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Lepromatous uveitis diagnosed by iris biopsy.

Abstract

Ocular leprosy is rarely seen in developed countries. We report the long-term follow-up of a patient with bilateral uveitis, glaucoma, and keratitis. Skin, iris and aqueous humor biopsies disclosed abundant Wade-Fite-positive organisms consistent with Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy must be considered in the differential diagnosis of keratitis and uveitis.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Messmer E M
Raizman M B
Foster C S

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