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What is the definition of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease?
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH disease) affects the eyes, ears, nervous system, and skin. The symptoms of VKH occur in different phases. The early symptoms include headaches, eye pain, and dizziness. These are followed by hearing loss and inflammation of the eye (panuveitis). Later symptoms include development of white patches of skin and hair (vitiligo), hair loss (alopecia), cataracts, and glaucoma. The exact cause of VKH disease is unknown, but the symptoms are thought to be due to an abnormal response of the immune system to a viral infection. Genetic factors may be involved. Diagnosis of VKH disease is based on the symptoms, clinical exam, and imaging studies. Other more common diseases may need to excluded before a diagnosis of VKH disease is made.
What are the alternative names for Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease?
  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
  • Uveomenigitic syndrome
  • VKH disease
  • VKH syndrome
  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
Who are the top Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Local Doctors?
Ahmed M. Asrar-Abu El
Elite in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Ahmed M. Asrar-Abu El
Elite in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Ahmed M. Asrar-Abu El
Old Airport Road, 
Riyadh, SA 

Ahmed Asrar-Abu El practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Asrar-Abu El is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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Joyce H. Yamamoto
Elite in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Joyce H. Yamamoto
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Joyce Yamamoto practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Yamamoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, and Cataract Removal.

 
 
 
 
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Viviane M. Sakata
Elite in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Viviane M. Sakata
Curitiba, PR, BR 

Viviane Sakata practices in Curitiba, Brazil. Ms. Sakata is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, Uveitis, and Retinal Detachment.

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What are the latest Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Clinical Trials?
An Observational Study of Adalimumab in the Treatment of Acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
An Observational Study of Adalimumab in the Treatment of Acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug

Summary: This project is designed to test the hypothesis that adalimumab is clinically useful for patients with acuta Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease

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An Observational Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil Combined With Glucocorticoid in the Treatment of Relapse Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
An Observational Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil Combined With Glucocorticoid in the Treatment of Relapse Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 07, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug

Summary: This project is designed to test the hypothesis that Mycophenolate Mofetil is clinically useful for patients with relapse Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center