Muserref Kasap Cuceoglu, Ozge Basaran, Ezgi Deniz Batu, Ummusen Kaya Akca, Erdal Atalay, Seher Sener, Zeynep Balik, Yagmur Bayindir, Emil Aliyev, Rahsan Gocmen, Sibel Kadayifcilar, Umut Akyol, Yelda Bilginer, Seza Ozen
Cogan's syndrome (CS) is a rare inflammatory disease characterized by interstitial keratitis or uveitis, vestibular impairment, and progressive hearing loss, commonly bilateral. Although glucocorticoids are fundamental treatment options, in most cases, hearing loss gradually worsens. Herein we report 2 pediatric cases of CS who were treated with corticosteroids and methotrexate. One patient had a cochlear implant, and the hearing of the other patient improved with treatment. Also, a systematic literature review was conducted for articles including pediatric CS patients...
December 11, 2022: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases