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Uveitis associated with tattoo granulomas.

Ahmad Abdel-Aty¹, Nicholas Apostolopoulos², Ninani Kombo²

¹Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA ahmad.Abdel-Aty@aya.yale.edu.

BMJ Case Reports

|February 8, 2022

Summary

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Ocular symptoms can signal systemic disease. This case highlights tattoo granulomas with uveitis, emphasizing prompt evaluation for eye conditions potentially linked to broader health issues.

Keywords:

dermatology immunology ophthalmology primary care rheumatology

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Rheumatology

Background:

Ocular symptoms frequently lead patients to seek medical care.
While often benign, eye complaints can indicate underlying systemic conditions.

Observation:

A patient presented with rash, fever, sore throat, blurry vision, and photophobia.
Physical exam revealed a rash on tattoos, tonsillar exudate, and pharyngeal edema.
Tattoo biopsy showed subepithelial non-caseating granulomas.

Findings:

Diagnosis of tattoo granulomas with uveitis was confirmed.
The patient received corticosteroids and methotrexate for treatment.

Implications:

Recognizing ocular symptoms as potential indicators of systemic disease is crucial.
Early and thorough evaluation is necessary for eye conditions that may reflect systemic illness.