Chronic Anterior Uveitis Associated with Relapsing Polychondritis: A Case Report.

Purpose: To report a case of chronic anterior uveitis associated with relapsing polychondritis (RP).Case Report: A 43-year-old female patient presenting with bilateral progressive vision loss was diagnosed with bilateral anterior uveitis. According to her clinical signs and symptoms and biopsy results, RP was ultimately diagnosed. Her ocular inflammation was controlled with corticosteroids and systemic immunosuppressive treatment, and the symptoms related to RP improved.

Conclusion

Chronic uveitis is an inflammatory disease that may be associated with many systemic autoimmune diseases. RP should especially be considered in patients with bilateral chronic uveitis, and a relevant detailed history should be obtained for early and accurate diagnosis and treatment.