Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study are to review our current knowledge of the aetiopathogenesis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, including viral infection, genetic factors and immunomediated mechanisms, and to discuss pathogenesis and its ...
Pratik K. Shah +3 more
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Is it Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome?
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2015 Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome (VKH syndrome) is named after ophthalmologists Alfred Vogt from Switzerland and Yoshizo Koyanagi and Einosuke Harada from Japan.
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Beyond the Usual Suspects: Unilateral Optic Disc Edema as a Rare Initial Sign of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome. [PDF]
Rom J OphthalmolObjective To report a case of unilateral optic disc edema as a rare initial presentation of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis using advanced imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
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Advances in the Study of the Pathogenesis of Vogt-Koyanagi- Harada Syndrome. [PDF]
Curr Mol MedVogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome (VKHS) is a common type of uveitis characterized by the invasion of melanocyte-rich tissues. In recent years, the incidence of VKHS has been increasing yearly, and its specific pathogenesis has not yet been elucidated ...
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Immune Phenotyping of Patients With Acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome Before and After Glucocorticoids Therapy. [PDF]
Front Immunol, 2021 Previous studies have established that disturbed lymphocytes are involved in the pathogenesis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome. Accordingly, glucocorticoids (GCs), with their well-recognized immune-suppressive function, have been widely used for ...
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Vogt Koyanagi Harada syndrome in a 15-year-old girl, steroids side effects and recurrences [PDF]
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2021 Background. Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome is rare in childhood and is usually seen between the 2nd and 5th decades. We present a 15-year-old girl with findings of incomplete Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome. Case.
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Case Report: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome Mimicking Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma in a Patient Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus. [PDF]
Front Med (Lausanne), 2021 Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH) is a rare multisystemic inflammatory autoimmune disorder. Glaucoma secondary to VKH frequently occurs during the recurrent phase of anterior uveitis; however, acute angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) secondary to both VKH and
Bai X, Hua R.
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Unilateral Presentation of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2020 Purpose: To report a case of acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease with unilateral clinical manifestations followed by late fellow eye involvement. Case Report: This case report reviews the 12-month follow-up observation of a 44-year old woman ...
Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini +2 more
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Categories and Profiles of Uveitis in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome With Systemic Correlation: Inferences From a Tertiary Multispecialty Hospital. [PDF]
CureusIntroduction Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a granulomatous, autoimmune panuveitis, affecting the eyes, ears, skin, and meninges. It can cause choroiditis and can progress to the retina and optic disc causing visual loss.
Raichandani SG +4 more
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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome presenting with encephalopathy
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2014 Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) is a rare syndrome affecting tissues containing melanocytes. The possibility of its autoimmune pathogenesis is supported by high frequent HLA-DR4 presentation, commonly associated with other autoimmune diseases.
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