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Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome Presenting With Encephalopathy Publisher



Naeini A1 ; Daneshmand D1 ; Khorvash F1 ; Chitsaz A2
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  1. 1. Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Razi Medical Building, 8134776514, Isfahan, Shams Abadi St. No.106, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Neurology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology Published:2013


Abstract

VogtKoyanagi-Harada (VKH) is a rare syndrome affecting tissues with melanocytes. The possibility that VKH syndrome has an autoimmune pathogenesis is supported by the high frequency of human leukocyte antigen-DR4 commonly associated with other autoimmune diseases. Eyes are the main affected organ, resulting in blindness. Brain disease as a late onset event is extremely rare. Here, we are reporting a 57-year-old woman with previously diagnosed VKH syndrome, presenting with a late-onset brain encephalopathy. She was treated with corticosteroids and discharged from hospital with good general condition.