[Vitrectomy in treatment of ocular tuberculosis--case report]

Klin Oczna. 2004;106(3 Suppl):530-1.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The authors present a case of ocular tuberculosis in otherwise healthy young men, diagnosed with positive tuberculin test and positive PCR for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in conjunctiva and vitreous samples. An early vitrectomy and typical systemic treatment (tuberculostatic drugs) resulted in regression of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular / surgery*
  • Vitrectomy*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents