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Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada case accompanied by polyneuropathy

  • Keiichiro Tsunoda
  • , Yasuyuki Ohta
  • , Koh Tadokoro
  • , Ryo Sasaki
  • , Yoshiaki Takahashi
  • , Kota Sato
  • , Emi Nomura
  • , Mami Takemoto
  • , Nozomi Hishikawa
  • , Toru Yamashita
  • , Ai Kajita
  • , Koji Abe

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Abstract

Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease (VKHD) is a systemic autoimmune disease that targets melanocyte-rich tissues such as eye, central nervous system, inner ear, and skin. Here, we report a case of VKHD accompanied by polyneuropathy. After VKHD was diagnosed, depending on the involvement of bilateral ocular, auditory, and central nervous systems, he expressed muscle weakness, pain, and numbness in bilateral lower extremities. Nerve conduction studies suggested sensorimotor polyneuropathy, while a skin, muscle, and nerve biopsy suggested vasculitis. Steroid therapy improved his symptoms. The present case might suggest a relationship between VKHD and polyneuropathy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)138-140
Number of pages3
JournalNeurology and Clinical Neuroscience
Volume6
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2018

Keywords

  • Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease
  • polyneuropathy
  • vasculitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology

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