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Cogan syndrome

Cogan’s syndrome is a rare autoimmune systemic vasculitis characterized by intraocular inflammation and vestibulo-auditory dysfunction

Prevalence

1.5-2.5 / 100,000

N/A

US Estimated

N/A

Europe Estimated

Age of Onset

ICD-10

H16.3

Inheritance

This condition does not appear to have a clear pattern of inheritance.

 

5 Facts you should know

FACT

1

Cogan syndrome (CS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that most commonly affects young adults

FACT

2

Clinical hallmarks are interstitial keratitis (IK) and vestibuloauditory dysfunction

 

FACT

3

There is no known gender or racial predominance

 

FACT

4

The predominant ocular feature of CS is interstitial keratitis (IK), which typically causes eye redness, pain, photophobia, and blurred vision

 

FACT

5

The inner ear manifestations of CS are episodes of vertigo, ataxia, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and hearing loss

 

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Cogan syndrome is also known as...

Cogan syndrome is also known as:

  • Cogan's syndrome

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Common signs & symptoms

Redness, irritation and pain in the eyes

Excessive tear production

Photophobia

Decreased vision

Interstitial keratitis

Sensorineural hearing loss

Current treatments

Corticosteroids

Hearing aids

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