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Scleritis and perceptive deafness: case report

D D McGavin, J McNeill

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A rare syndrome resembling Cogan's syndrome may involve scleritis instead of interstitial keratitis. This case highlights a 39-year-old woman with nonrheumatoid scleritis and hearing loss.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rheumatology
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Cogan's syndrome is characterized by interstitial keratitis and audiovestibular dysfunction.
    • A potential variant of Cogan's syndrome has been suggested, involving scleritis.
    • Nonrheumatoid scleritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the sclera.

    Observation:

    • A 39-year-old female patient presented with nonrheumatoid scleritis.
    • The patient also exhibited bilateral perceptive deafness.
    • No history of rheumatoid arthritis was noted.

    Findings:

    • The case suggests a possible association between scleritis and audiovestibular impairment.
    • This presentation aligns with the proposed Cogan's syndrome variant.
    • The absence of keratitis is a key distinguishing feature.

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    Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of Cogan's syndrome spectrum.
    • It highlights the importance of considering audiovestibular function in scleritis patients.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm this syndrome variant.