[Uveal effusion associated with presumed tuberculosis: case report].

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Infectious Diseases
• Immunology

Background:

• Uveal effusion is a rare condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the suprachoroidal space.
• Ocular tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of systemic tuberculosis, often presenting with diverse clinical features.
• The association between uveal effusion and ocular tuberculosis is not well-established in the literature.

Observation:

• A male patient presented with clinical signs suggestive of uveal effusion.
• Ocular tuberculosis was presumed as the underlying etiology based on clinical presentation and response to treatment.
• The patient received systemic prednisone (40 mg/d) and rifampicin (600 mg/d).

Findings:

• The patient exhibited significant clinical improvement following the combined therapy.
• This case suggests a potential link between uveal effusion and ocular tuberculosis.
• Literature review on uveal effusion covers pathogenesis, disease progression, differential diagnosis, and treatment options.

Implications:

• This case expands the differential diagnosis of uveal effusion to include infectious etiologies like tuberculosis.
• The findings suggest that early diagnosis and appropriate anti-tuberculosis treatment, alongside corticosteroids, may be crucial for managing such cases.
• Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific mechanisms and confirm the efficacy of this treatment regimen in similar presentations.