A complicated Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada presenting with bilateral papillitis in a 5-year-old– case report

This case highlights an atypical presentation of VKH in a preschool-aged child, characterized by bilateral papillitis without exudative retinal detachment. Escalation of adalimumab to 40 mg biweekly effectively controlled inflammation, facilitated corticosteroid tapering, and preserved visual acuity.

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Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
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2025-03-14
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-025-00481-x
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Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
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A complicated Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada presenting with bilateral papillitis in a 5-year-old– case report

Raed Behbehani, Salem Almerri
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A complicated Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada presenting with bilateral papillitis in a 5-year-old– case report

Raed Behbehani, Salem Almerri
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This case highlights an atypical presentation of VKH in a preschool-aged child, characterized by bilateral papillitis without exudative retinal detachment. Escalation of adalimumab to 40 mg biweekly effectively controlled inflammation, facilitated corticosteroid tapering, and preserved visual acuity.

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A complicated Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada presenting with bilateral papillitis in a 5-year-old– case report — Raed Behbehani, Salem Almerri · Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS