Concurrent tuberculous chorioretinitis with choroidal neovascularization and tuberculous meningitis: a case report

Abstract

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a severe health burden worldwide. The manifestation of concurrent tuberculous cerebral and ocular involvements associated with TB is uncommon. Case presentation We report a 17-year-old girl with concurrent tuberculous cerebral and ocular involvements and visual impairment due to choroidal neovascularization. This study emphasizes the definite diagnosis with the combination of ophthalmological examination, multimodal imaging and routine tuberculosis testing, and the proper management with intravitreal anti-VEGF injection accompanied by systemic anti-tuberculosis therapy. Conclusion Combined applications of routine TB tests, fundus multimodal imaging and diagnostic therapy greatly help the clinician to establish a precise diagnosis and in monitoring the therapeutic response.

Keywords

• Intraocular tuberculosis
• Tuberculous chorioretinitis
• Tuberculous meningitis
• Optical coherence tomography
• Choroidal neovascularization
• Vascular endothelial growth factor