Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease: Presentation and Implications in Undocumented Immigrants

Authors

Fotini Manizate
Farnaz Baksh
Getaw worku Hassen, NYMC, Metropolitan Hospital CenterFollow
Hossein Kalantari MD, NYMC, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Department of Emergency MedicineFollow

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1016/j.ajem.2013.04.029

Journal Title

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

First Page

1

Last Page

2

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2013

Department

Emergency Medicine

Abstract

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome is an autoimmune disease involving pigmented tissue in the eyes, auditory system, skin, and central nervous system. It often presents as bilateral chronic granulomatous panuveitis. We report the case of a 32-year-old immigrant who presented to the emergency department asking for a second opinion for loss of vision and progressive hearing loss. We also will discuss the issue limited access to health care for a vulnerable population such as undocumented immigrants.

Recommended Citation

Manizate, F., Baksh, F., Hassen, G., & Kalantari, H. (2013). Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease: Presentation and Implications in Undocumented Immigrants. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 31 (9), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2013.04.029