Neurosarcoidosis and Ocular Inflammation: A Case Series and Literature Review. Issue 2 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Desai, Aishwary; Chaon, Benjamin; Berkenstock, Meghan
• Other Names: Patel Vivek R. section editor.; Subramanian Prem section editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of neuro-ophthalmology. Volume 41:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Neuroophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000001117
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-8022

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To describe the ocular findings of neurosarcoidosis (NS) through a case series and review the current literature on the ocular complications of NS. Methods: Case series of 4 patients with a literature review. Results: Ophthalmic involvement in NS includes scleritis, cranial nerve palsies, uveitis, optic nerve granulomas, and occlusive retinal vasculitis. Conclusion: NS is an uncommon, but potentially life-threatening, manifestation of sarcoidosis with ocular involvement up to 25% of patients. Patients presenting with neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of sarcoidosis are more likely to have other sites of involvement requiring ophthalmologists to maintain a high index of suspicion for systemic disease.