TB Research

Presumed Tuberculous Sclerokeratitis Presenting with Hypopyon

Dutta Majumder P

Ocular immunology and inflammation · 2018-08

Abstract

Purpose : To describe a case of presumed tuberculous sclerokeratitis which presented with anterior uveitis and hypopyon Methods : A retrospective chart review Results : A 23-year-old female presented with nodular scleritis, peripheral corneal opacities, and severe anterior chamber reaction with hypopyon. Her Mantoux test and interferon gamma release assay were positive and high-resolution computerized tomography of chest revealed right hilar lymphadenopathy. Aqueous aspirate from anterior chamber paracentesis of her right eye was negative for Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome. She responded to antitubercular treatment and oral corticosteroid Conclusions : Tuberculous sclerokeratitis can rarely present with hypopyon and pose a challenge in diagnosis for the clinicians.

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Eye Segment
  • Cornea
  • Sclera
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular
  • Keratitis
  • Scleritis
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Tuberculin Test
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Visual Acuity
  • Female
  • Young Adult