Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome Associated with Psoriasis Vulgaris.
- Author:
Jeong Hyun YUN
1
;
Ji Yeoun LEE
;
Tae Young YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. jyl@chungbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Psoriasis vulgaris;
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome
- MeSH:
Alopecia;
Headache;
Melanocytes;
Meningoencephalitis;
Psoriasis;
Tinnitus;
Uveitis;
Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome;
Vertigo;
Vitiligo
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2008;46(1):134-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome is an uncommon disorder characterized by uveitis and neurologic and cutaneous abnormalities including tinnitus, vertigo, headache, meningoencephalitis, vitiligo, alopecia, and poliosis. Although the cause of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome remains unknown, it is believed to be the result of autoimmune mechanisms directed against the melanocytes in genetically susceptible individuals. The Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome has been reported to occur in association with other autoimmune disorders. We report a case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome associated with psoriasis vulgaris.
