Uveitis Associated with Granuloma Annulare

Abstract

Purpose

To report a case of uveitis associated with granuloma annulare (GA). GA is a benign, usually self-limited dermatosis of unknown origin, causing necrobiotic dermal and subcutaneous papules. So far, ocular involvement has not been reported in GA.

Methods

We describe a case of uveitis with GA. Ocular examination findings were consistent with uveitis. Histopathologic studies on lower extremity lesions revealed features consistent with GA.

Results

The patient was successfully treated with systemic and topical corticosteroids. After two months, however, the skin and eye lesions relapsed. When the same treatment was restarted, her lesions regressed within four weeks.

Conclusions

This case provides an example of concomitant uveitis and GA. To our knowledge, this is the first report of this combination.