High Resolution Chest Computerized Tomography in the Diagnosis of Ocular Sarcoidosis in a High TB Endemic Population

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
Kalpana BabuMariamma Philips

Abstract

To review the role of high resolution chest computed tomography (HRCT) in ocular sarcoidosis in a high TB endemic population. This was a retrospective study. Out of 140 cases, 54 had ocular sarcoidosis, while 86 cases had ocular tuberculosis. Abnormal HRCT findings was noted in 52 cases (96.3%) of ocular sarcoidosis compared with 55 cases (64.7%) of ocular tuberculosis (p = 0.001). Mediastinal lymphadenopathy was the most common finding in both groups (p = 0.544). Hilar lymphadenopathy and fissural nodules were significantly seen in ocular sarcoidosis (p = 0.001). Necrosis was seen in three cases of ocular sarcoidosis. In nearly half of the cases, it was not possible to differentiate between sarcoidosis and tuberculosis on HRCT. HRCT is a useful diagnostic tool in ocular sarcoidosis. Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and fissural nodules are significant findings in ocular sarcoidosis. A confident diagnosis of ocular sarcoidosis is made by the amalgamation of results of clinical, radiologic, and other laboratory investigations.

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Mar 28, 2017·Annals of the American Thoracic Society·Fahriye GroenAniki Rothova
Feb 20, 2020·Ocular Immunology and Inflammation·Kalpana BabuFairooz P Manjandavida
Feb 25, 2019·The British Journal of Ophthalmology·Manabu MochizukiUNKNOWN International Workshop on Ocular Sarcoidosis Study Group
Sep 2, 2020·Ocular Immunology and Inflammation·Kalpana BabuTripti Choudhary
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