ABSTRACT
Purpose
To outline posterior segment characteristics of presumed-trematode induced granulomatous uveitis.
Design
A cross-sectional case series.
Methods
The study included 56 patients (60 eyes) presented with anterior chamber (AC) granulomas. Involvement of the posterior segment structures has been documented and reported.
Results
The mean age of the patients was 11.8 years (range 6–14 years). Posterior segment findings were vitritis in 9 eyes (15%), optic disc granuloma in 2 eyes (3.3%), optic disc hyperaemia in one eye (1.7%), macular oedema in 2 eyes (3.3%), epiretinal membrane in 3 eyes (5%), retinal vasculitis in one eye, a peripheral focus of retinitis in one eye (1.7%), and choroid thickening in 10 eyes (6.7%), with localised choroidal granuloma in one eye (1.7%).
Conclusion
Presumed trematode-induced anterior chamber (AC) granuloma is not only restricted to the anterior segment of the eye, but posterior segment associations that may threaten vision should also be considered.
Author contributions
All authors contribute equally to this work
Disclosure statement
The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.