Bilateral anterior granulomatous uveitis associated with cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease

  • Juan G. Gaviria
  • , Daniel A. Johnson
  • , Marsha C. Kinney
  • , Liana H. Proffer
  • , Jacqueline M. Losi-Sasaki
  • , Eric W. Kraus

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Abstract

Background: Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a benign, rare, histiocytic disorder of unknown etiology. We describe the case of a 61-year-old woman who presented to the ophthalmology clinic with bilateral granulomatous anterior uveitis. Methods: The uveitis was controlled on topical prednisolone acetate 1%. One month after presentation, she developed generalized macules and papules, and dermatologic and systemic evaluations were performed. Results: On the basis of skin biopsy, purely cutaneous RDD was established. Conclusion: Anterior granulomatous uveitis may be the presenting sign of cutaneous RDD. Consultation is necessary for accurate diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)281-284
Number of pages4
JournalGraefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Volume243
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Sensory Systems
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Ophthalmology

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