| Presentation preference | Oral presentation |
| Title | Clinical profile and treatment outcomes in presumed tubercular serpiginoid choroiditis (SC) at a tertiary eye hospital in South India |
| Purpose | To report the clinical profile, treatment outcome of SC from a tertiary eye care centre in South India |
| Methods | Sixteen eyes of 11 patients diagnosed as SC in 2018-21patients underwent detailed work up for tubercular uveitis to rule out close differentials. They were treated with anti-Koch’s therapy and oral steroids. Follow up ranged from 9 to 19 months |
| Results | With 8 males and 3 female, the mean age was 32.7 (range:15-53 years).The lesions were multifocal in 13(81%), solitary in 3(18%). Disc neovascularization (1), disc edema(3) and vitreous haemorrhage(3) were seen.MPB64 and IS6110 as tubercular antigens were positive by Polymerase Chain Reaction in 2 patients. Treatment helped in resolution of choroidal lesions and visual improvement in 12 of 16 eyes(75%) with nil recurrences |
| Conclusion | Early diagnosis, prompt intervention with titrated tapering corticosteroid along with Anti-Koch’s therapy guided by imaging leads to better visual outcomes eliminating recurrences in SC. |
| Conflict of interest | No |
Authors 1
| Last name | MURUGAN |
| Initials of first name(s) | BALA |
| Department | Uveitis and ocular inflammation |
| City | Puducherry |
| Country | India |
Authors 2
| Last name | MANAVI |
| Initials of first name(s) | S |
| Department | Vitreoretinal services |
| City | Puducherry |
| Country | India |
Authors 3
| Last name | Roshni |
| Initials of first name(s) | M |
| Department | Vitreoretinal services |
| City | Puducherry |
| Country | India |
