@article{411, author = {Jessica Shantha and Amit Reddy and Amol Sura and Adrian Tsang and Kareem Moussa and Nisha Acharya and John Gonzales and Thuy Doan}, title = {Bilateral anterior and intermediate uveitis in SARS-CoV-2 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a pediatric patient.}, abstract = {

PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral anterior intermediate uveitis after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

CASE REPORT: A 9-year-old male presented with bilateral anterior intermediate uveitis with fluorescein angiography (FA) leakage of the disc and peripheral vasculature 1 month after recovery from MIS-C. He was treated with difluprednate 0.05% in both eyes with resolution of FA leakage, but our patient has required an extended treatment of topical therapy and the need long term immunosuppression.

CONCLUSIONS: This is a case of uveitis presenting after recent MIS-C related to SARS-CoV-2. Ongoing follow up and monitoring is required, and it is important for the ophthalmologist and rheumatologist to be aware of this rare complication during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

}, year = {2022}, journal = {Pediatr Rheumatol Online J}, volume = {20}, pages = {59}, month = {2022 Jul 30}, issn = {1546-0096}, doi = {10.1186/s12969-022-00712-8}, language = {eng}, }