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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
Summary
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome primarily affects Thai women, presenting with headache and blurred vision. High-dose corticosteroids effectively treated ophthalmological, neurological, and otological symptoms within weeks.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a multisystem inflammatory disorder.
- It commonly affects individuals of East Asian and Hispanic descent.
- Ocular, auditory, and neurological manifestations are characteristic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze clinical findings in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome.
- To identify common presenting symptoms and diagnostic markers.
- To evaluate treatment response to corticosteroids.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective clinical analysis of 7 Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome cases.
- Review of ophthalmological, neurological, and otological findings.
- Assessment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis.
Main Results:
- The study cohort comprised predominantly Thai women.
- Headache and blurred vision were the most frequent initial symptoms.
- CSF pleocytosis was consistently observed, without signs of meningeal irritation.
Conclusions:
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome presents with characteristic neurological and ocular symptoms.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis is crucial for diagnosis.
- Systemic high-dose corticosteroid therapy demonstrates rapid efficacy in managing VKH syndrome manifestations.