Idiopathic Hypertrophic Cranial Pachymeningitis Associated With Intermediate Uveitis

The authors report a case with idiopathic hypertrophic cranial pachymeningitis associated with intermediate uveitis. The patient complained of decreased vision in both eyes, especially the right. Ophthalmic examination revealed right optic disc pallor, bilateral vitritis, and cystoid macular edema....

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Published inNeuro-ophthalmology (Amsterdam : Aeolus Press. 1980) Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 88 - 91
Main Authors Yaylali, Sevil Ari, Akcakaya, Aylin Ardagil, I ik, Nihal, Erbil, Hasan Hasbi, Olgun, Ali, Aslan, Zeki, Kansu, Tulay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Informa Healthcare 01.04.2011
Taylor & Francis
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Case Reports
idiopathic hypertrophic cranial pachymeningitis
cystoid macular oedema
intermediate uveitis
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Summary:The authors report a case with idiopathic hypertrophic cranial pachymeningitis associated with intermediate uveitis. The patient complained of decreased vision in both eyes, especially the right. Ophthalmic examination revealed right optic disc pallor, bilateral vitritis, and cystoid macular edema. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed marked enhancement of a dural lesion. The macular edema responded well to medical treatment. Intermediate uveitis has not yet been reported in the context of idiopathic hypertrophic cranial pachymeningitis.
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ISSN:0165-8107
1744-506X
DOI:10.3109/01658107.2011.559683