Recurrent anterior uveitis in Henoch Schonlein's vasculitis

Rheumatol Int. 2010 Aug;30(10):1377-9. doi: 10.1007/s00296-009-1074-5. Epub 2009 Jul 29.

Abstract

Uveitis is an important component of many rheumatic diseases. The main causes of recurrent uveitis are seronegative spondylarthropathies and Behçet's disease. We describe a rare case of Henoch Schönlein vasculitis (HSV) along with multiple recurrences of acute anterior uveitis. In cases of skin rash and recurrent anterior uveitis, HSV should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Exanthema / drug therapy
  • Exanthema / etiology
  • Exanthema / pathology
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis / complications
  • IgA Vasculitis / drug therapy
  • IgA Vasculitis / pathology*
  • Indomethacin / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uveitis, Anterior / complications
  • Uveitis, Anterior / drug therapy
  • Uveitis, Anterior / pathology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisolone
  • Indomethacin