Gout attack with unusual ocular complications

Yülek, Fatma; ÇAĞIL, NURULLAH; Orhan, Nagehan; Midillioǧlu, Inci; Erten, Şükran; Şimşek, Şaban

doi:10.1007/s00296-008-0736-z

Gout attack with unusual ocular complications

Yülek F., ÇAĞIL N., Orhan N., Midillioǧlu I. K., Erten Ş., Şimşek Ş.

Rheumatology International, vol.29, no.5, pp.557-559, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 29 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00296-008-0736-z
Journal Name: Rheumatology International
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.557-559
Keywords: Gout, Uveitis, Increased intraocular pressure, Optic disc edema, CLINICAL-MANIFESTATIONS, ARTHRITIS
Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Uveitis is reported in vanishingly small numbers in gout. This case with bilateral uveitis, increased intraocular pressure and blurred disc margins may unravel strange ocular complications of the disease and arise awareness of gout while prescribing diuretics and cyclosporine in patients with uveitis and increased intraocular pressure. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.