Systemic tuberculosis presenting with acute transient myopia: a case report
2008
Systemic Tuberculosis and Acute Myopia: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Aslam Sher A, Kashani Shahram, Morley Roland K
Primary Institution: Moorfields Eye Hospital
Hypothesis
Can systemic tuberculosis present with acute transient myopia?
Conclusion
Transient myopia can occur as a rare presenting feature of systemic tuberculosis.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had sudden onset blurred vision and fever.
- Examination showed narrow angles and a fluctuant mass in the left loin.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis was cultured from the aspirate.
- The Mantoux test was strongly positive.
- Imaging revealed a large psoas abscess.
Takeaway
A woman got blurry vision and fever, and it turned out she had tuberculosis affecting her eyes, which made her see things differently for a short time.
Methodology
Case report detailing clinical examination, imaging, and laboratory tests.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
29-year-old Indian woman.
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