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Vol. 87. Issue 2.
Pages 44-46 (February 2012)
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Vol. 87. Issue 2.
Pages 44-46 (February 2012)
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Intermediate uveitis due to human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1
Uveítis intermedia por virus linfotropo humano de células T Tipo 1
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A.C. Millán-Rodrígueza,
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, C. Fernández-Cida, M. García-Campellob, C. Sevillanoa, P.C. Fernández-Vilac
a Servicio de Oftalmología, Unidad de Uveítis, Hospital Provincial, Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Spain
b Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Provincial, Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Spain
c Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Provincial, Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, Spain
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Case report

The case of a 66-year-old woman with intermediate uveitis in both eyes and progressive weakness of lower limbs is reported. A human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection was detected in the serological study, with the patient being diagnosed with tropical spastic paraparesis and HTLV-1 intermediate uveitis. The patient made good progress with oral steroid treatment.

Discussion

The clinical and epidemiological aspects of HTLV-1 infection are discussed. We recommend a serological determination of the virus in intermediate uveitis of unknown origin in people from endemic areas or with neurological symptoms.

Keywords:
Human T-lymphotropic virus 1
Uveitis
Intermediate uveitis
Tropical spastic paraparesis
Retroviridae infections
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Caso clínico

Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 66 años con uveítis intermedia bilateral y debilidad progresiva de miembros inferiores. En estudio serológico se detecta infección por virus linfotropo humano de células T tipo 1 (VLHT-1), siendo diagnosticada la paciente de paraparesia espástica tropical y uveítis intermedia por VLHT-1. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente con tratamiento corticoideo oral.

Discusión

Se comenta la clínica y la epidemiología de la infección por VLHT-1. Se recomienda la realización de serología para el virus en uveítis intermedias no filiadas en inmigrantes de áreas endémicas o con síntomas neurológicos.

Palabras clave:
Virus linfotropo humano de células T tipo 1
Uveítis
Uveítis intermedia
Paraparesia espástica tropical
Infecciones por retrovirus

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