Retinal vasculitis revealing immunoglobulin G subclass deficiency

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2013;21(1):84-6. doi: 10.3109/09273948.2012.734537.

Abstract

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass deficiency is a rare primary immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by recurrent infections and autoimmune disorders. However, there have been no reports of ocular involvement, either inflammatory or infectious, in association with IgG subclass deficiency. The authors report the first case of retinal vasculitis that led to the diagnosis of IgG subclass deficiency, in a patient with a history of inflammatory bowel disease and recurrent infections of previously unknown origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • IgG Deficiency / complications*
  • IgG Deficiency / diagnosis
  • IgG Deficiency / immunology
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology*
  • Retinal Vasculitis / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vasculitis / etiology*
  • Retinal Vasculitis / immunology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G