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[Ocular syphilis. A report of two patients]
A Gauthier1, A Graffe, A-B Beucher
1Département d'endocrinologie-diabétologie-nutrition, CHU d'Angers, Angers, France. alinette.gauthier@wanadoo.fr
Introduction:
Whereas syphilis is a classical cause of uveitis, it is still often under-recognized. Treatment recommendations are not based on specific clinical studies.
Case Reports:
We report two patients with syphilitic uveitis diagnosed and treated at the University Hospital of Angers. Ocular involvement was inaugural in both patients. Each had a specific treatment but none had a complete recovery of visual function.
Conclusion:
Syphilis must be discussed in all patients diagnosed with uveitis or papillitis. Although not evidence-based, prompt therapy may lead to functional recovery.
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