Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2018  |  Volume : 66  |  Issue : 10  |  Page : 1483--1485

Uveitis in sporadic Blau syndrome: Long-term follow-up of a refractory case treated successfully with adalimumab


Anmol U Naik1, Radha Annamalai2, Jyotirmay Biswas3 
1 Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Porur, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Tamil Nadu, India
3 Department of Uvea and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Jyotirmay Biswas
Department of Uvea and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, 18/41, College Road, Chennai�- - 600 006, Tamil Nadu
India

The classic entity of autosomal dominant Blau syndrome (BS) consists of arthritis, dermatitis, and uveitis, occurring as a result of mutations in the NOD2 gene pattern recognition receptor. Sporadic cases are those in which no known gene mutation is identifiable. Uveitis in BS can be refractory to conventional therapy. We report a case of sporadic Blau uveitis managed with adalimumab monotherapy after failing to respond to topical steroids, systemic steroids, methotrexate, and infliximab therapy sequentially. Uveitis resolved completely with adalimumab and the patient has had a disease-free period over a 2-year follow-up with bi-monthly injections for arthritis control.


How to cite this article:
Naik AU, Annamalai R, Biswas J. Uveitis in sporadic Blau syndrome: Long-term follow-up of a refractory case treated successfully with adalimumab.Indian J Ophthalmol 2018;66:1483-1485


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Naik AU, Annamalai R, Biswas J. Uveitis in sporadic Blau syndrome: Long-term follow-up of a refractory case treated successfully with adalimumab. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2018 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];66:1483-1485
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