Presumed Tuberculous Sclerokeratitis Presenting with Hypopyon

ABSTRACT

Purpose: To describe a case of presumed tuberculous sclerokeratitis which presented with anterior uveitis and hypopyon

Methods: A retrospective chart review

Results: A 23-year-old female presented with nodular scleritis, peripheral corneal opacities, and severe anterior chamber reaction with hypopyon. Her Mantoux test and interferon gamma release assay were positive and high-resolution computerized tomography of chest revealed right hilar lymphadenopathy. Aqueous aspirate from anterior chamber paracentesis of her right eye was negative for Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome. She responded to antitubercular treatment and oral corticosteroid

Conclusions: Tuberculous sclerokeratitis can rarely present with hypopyon and pose a challenge in diagnosis for the clinicians

Keywords:

• Anti-tubercular treatment
• hypopyon
• interstitial keratitis
• ocular tuberculosis
• scleritis

Declaration of Interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the conduct and writing of the article.