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Taylor and Francis Group, Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 3(21), p. 251-253

DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2013.769060

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Hypopyon Uveitis-A Rare Presentation of Intraocular Tuberculosis

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Abstract

Abstract Purpose: Intraocular TB is usually known to present as granulomatous uveitis and presence of hypopyon is extremely rare. The authors describe a case of intraocular tuberculosis presenting as hypopyon uveitis. Design: Case report. Methods: A 40-year-old immunosuppressed woman presented with acute granulomatous uveitis with hypopyon and cervical lymphadenopathy. She underwent aqueous tap for polymerase chain reaction, lymph node biopsy, and PET scan. Results: Molecular diagnostic procedures provided a definite diagnosis of ocular tuberculosis. Antitubercular treatment and steroids led to improvement. Conclusion: Intraocular TB can present as hypopyon uveitis and a high index of suspicion is needed, especially in the endemic areas.