DR. PRANEET TELUKUNTA

Dr. SHIVANAND BUBANALE, DR. PRANITHA SATARASI, Dr. AAZAMBIR BRAR, Dr.Nivetha R

Abstract

Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in developing countries. Ocular involvement is extremely rare.

The tuberculin skin test is one of the few investigations that are still widely used as an important test for diagnosing tuberculosis.

Case report:

A 26-year male presented with complaints of pain and redness in both eyes for 2 months. He had signs of anterior uveitis in both the eyes and was started on systemic corticosteroids after ruling out infective pathologies. His Tuberculin skin test was negative, Chest X-ray normal. On follow up examination, his symptoms persisted, so he was started on systemic immuno-suppressants. On further follow-up, he had serpiginous like choroiditis. He was investigated further and found positive for Tuberculosis on QuantiFERON gold assay based on which, he was stared on Anti-tuberculosis treatment combined with systemic corticosteroids following which his symptoms improved. His vision was not affected.