[Non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis and inner ear deafness in the initial phase of Wegener's granulomatosis].

BACKGROUND

The aim of the present report is to briefly discuss the possible underlying diseases in a syndrome of nonsyphilitic interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory symptoms.

PATIENT: A 46-year-old patient presented with interstitial keratitis, vestibuloauditory hearing reduction and necrotising atrophy of the nasal septum.

RESULTS

Clinical tests for lues, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis and autoimmune diseases were negative.

CONCLUSION

For clinical aspects Cogan's syndrome in association with an initial phase of Wegener's granulomatosis are discussed as possible underlying diseases.