Probable IGG4 related ophthalmic disease presenting with uveitis

ABSTRACT

We present a case of an uncommon presentation of IgG4-related ophthalmic disease (ROD). A 58-year-old female presented with unilateral acute anterior uveitis of the right eye, which progressed to scleritis with the development of an associated orbital mass despite treatment with oral glucocorticoid. Initial histopathology of an orbital biopsy was non-diagnostic and continued progression of the disease lead to complete loss of vision in the right eye. The development of uveitis in the previously unaffected left eye led to the decision for enucleation of the right globe and further orbital biopsy. Histopathology revealed features supporting IgG4-related ophthalmic disease. Oral glucocorticoid therapy failed to induce remission, and rituximab therapy was initiated, leading to a rapid resolution in her symptoms. Other cases with a similar presentation report a poor visual prognosis, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment of uveitis associated with signs of orbital or scleral involvement.

KEYWORDS:

• Immunoglobulin 4
• IgG4 RD
• IgG4 ROD
• orbital disease
• rituximab

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