Cogan Syndrome
Awards and Prizes
Cogan's syndrome with left main coronary artery occlusion. (1/12)
Cogan's syndrome is a rare idiopathic chronic inflammatory disease of the eye and the inner ear in young adults. Cogan's syndrome can be associated with large vessel vasculitis. We report a young female, with a history of interstitial keratitis and audiovestibular disease, who presents with large vessel vasculitis with left main coronary artery occlusion and develops heart failure. Cogan's syndrome was diagnosed on the basis of the presence of large vessel vasculitis with the typical inner ear and ocular involvement. (+info)A shifty diagnosis: Cogan's syndrome. A case report and review of the literature. (2/12)
Cogan's syndrome is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin, an autoimmune disease, characterized by bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, vestibular symptoms, inflammatory ocular manifestations with variable risk of developing into a systemic disease. The onset of disease is variable but is often characterized by isolated ocular symptoms or acute ear and/or vestibular manifestations, variably associated. The diagnosis of Cogan's syndrome can be a challenge as is evident in the case described here since it is based only on the association between bilateral ocular and vestibuloauditory symptoms with no specific diagnostic tests available. (+info)Rituximab ameliorated severe hearing loss in Cogan's syndrome: a case report. (3/12)
(+info)Aortic dissection associated with Cogans's syndrome: deleterious loss of vascular structural integrity is associated with GM-CSF overstimulation in macrophages and smooth muscle cells. (4/12)
(+info)The ciliopathies in neuronal development: a clinical approach to investigation of Joubert syndrome and Joubert syndrome-related disorders. (5/12)
(+info)Atypical Cogan's syndrome associated with coronary disease. (6/12)
Cogan's syndrome (CS) is a rare inflammatory disorder characterized by interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory abnormalities often associated with various systemic manifestations. Involvement of cardiovascular system resembling systemic vasculitis may lead to severe complications and death. The present report describes a case of a female patient with atypical Cogan's syndrome presented with systemic manifestations and severe coronary and femoral artery stenosis. Despite the clinical improvement after glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide, the patient required double aortocoronal bypass grafting one year letter. During three years follow-up, she was in stable condition, without stenocardial symptoms and claudication and her inflammatory parameters remain normal. This case highlights the rare involvement of coronary arteries without associated large-vessel vasculitis of the aortic arch in CS. (+info)Otolaryngologic manifestations of systemic vasculitis. (7/12)
Systemic vasculitis is a heterogeneous group of diseases of various aetiologies and manifestations. In general, the clinical results derive from ischemia caused by vascular inflammation, which depends on the organ affected. Such vasculitis cases are classified according to the classification of the Chapel Hill conference. They can present with relative frequency as ENT manifestations in both their debut and throughout their evolution. Consequently, the ENT specialist should include them in the differential diagnosis in patients with ENT manifestations that are difficult to control or of atypical presentation. Our objective was to review the most common ENT clinical signs and symptoms in each of these diseases. (+info)Cogan's syndrome: an autoimmune inner ear disease. (8/12)
(+info)Cogan syndrome is a rare inflammatory disorder that affects the eyes and inner ear. It is characterized by the combination of non-syphilitic interstitial keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) and vestibuloauditory dysfunction (damage to the inner ear causing balance problems and hearing loss).
The symptoms of Cogan syndrome can develop suddenly or gradually, and they may include:
* Redness, pain, and blurry vision in one or both eyes
* Sensitivity to light
* Hearing loss, often sudden and progressive, affecting one or both ears
* Vertigo (a spinning sensation) and balance problems
* Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears)
* Nausea and vomiting
The exact cause of Cogan syndrome is not known, but it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. Treatment typically involves the use of corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs to reduce inflammation and prevent further damage. In severe cases, aggressive treatment with biologic agents may be necessary.
It is important to note that Cogan syndrome is a rare condition, affecting only about 1 in 500,000 people worldwide. If you are experiencing symptoms of this disorder, it is important to seek medical attention from a healthcare professional who has experience diagnosing and treating rare inflammatory disorders.
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