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A L Wagner1, E R Crouch, J A Valone
1Department of Ophthalmology, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk.
Abstract:
A 13-year-old black female was referred with unilateral granulomatous uveitis and orbital inflammation of sudden onset. Hematologic, serologic, bacteriologic, and ultrasonographic studies along with high resolution CT scans of the orbits were employed to determine the diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Subconjunctival corticosteroid injection containing air prior to referral obfuscated the ultimate diagnosis of pseudotumor. The Pediatric Infectious Disease service delayed definitive treatment with systemic steroids. Differential diagnosis of granulomatous uveitis with orbital inflammation are discussed. CT scan has significantly advanced the diagnosis and management of orbital pseudotumor.
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