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Observational studyInternational ophthalmology2026

Clinical profile of uveitis in leprosy in a cohort of patients in Egypt.

Nancy Zakaria, Mohamed G A Saleh, Doaa Maamoun Ashour, Rana H Amin, Ashgan Mohamed Asaad, Eman Elbanna, Maha Youssef, Samir Shoughy

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Nancy ZakariaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Mohamed G A SalehDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
Doaa Maamoun AshourDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Rana H AminDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ashgan Mohamed AsaadMemorial Institute of Ophthalmic Research, Cairo, Egypt.
Eman ElbannaDamanhour Eye Hospital, Damanhour, Egypt.
Maha YoussefDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Samir ShoughyDoctor Samir Eye Clinic, Street 288, Smouha, 5432013, Alexandria, Egypt. samir.shawki@hotmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9655-0669

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Abstract

purposeThe main aim of this study was to evaluate different clinical presentations and complications of leprosy associated uveitis in Egyptian patients.

methodsA multicenter retrospective, observational case series. Patients presented to tertiary uveitis referral centers from different parts of Egypt. Diagnosis of leprosy was made based on clinical presentation and was confirmed by biopsy.

resultsThe cohort included nine patients. Five cases had multibacillary leprosy and four had paucibacillary leprosy. Anterior uveitis was the most common clinical presentation. Delay in the onset of uveitis was noted in 3 patients after being off systemic antimicrobial therapy (4 months to 14 years).

conclusionLeprosy-related uveitis remains a significant cause of ocular morbidity despite being a relative rare cause of uveitis. Anterior segment involvement is more common than posterior segment in our group of patients. Uveitis may appear months to years after completion of systemic therapy. Early diagnosis, aggressive anti-inflammatory treatment, and long-term monitoring even after completion of therapy are essential to prevent irreversible vision loss.

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Eye Infections, BacterialLeprosyUveitisAdolescentAdultBiopsyChildEgyptFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultHansen's diseaseInfectionLeprosyMycobacterium lepraeUveitis

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