Cogan syndrome

oc·u·lo·ves·tib·u·lo·au·di·to·ry syn·drome

a nonsyphilitic interstitial keratitis characterized by an abrupt onset with vertigo and tinnitus followed by hearing impairment; about 50% of patients have an associated systemic disease, most commonly polyarteritis nodosa.

Synonym(s): Cogan syndrome

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

Cogan syndrome

An autoimmune condition characterized by interstitial keratitis and bilateral, rapidly progressive audiovestibular dysfunction Clinical Vasculitis of CNS, aorta, heart, pericardium, lungs; ocular complaints–photophobia, blurred vision, lacrimation, pain; Meniere's disease-like Sx–vertigo, ataxia vegetative Sx, with progression to complete absence of vestibular function, manifested by ataxia and oscillopsia, bilateral hearing loss Management High dose steroids, immunosuppression

McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Cogan,

David G., U.S. ophthalmologist, 1908-1993.

Cogan syndrome - a nonsyphilitic interstitial keratitis with vertigo and tinnitus, followed by deafness. Synonym(s): oculovestibulo-auditory syndrome

Cogan-Reese syndrome - syndrome of glaucoma, iris atrophy, decreased corneal endothelium, anterior peripheral synechia, and multiple iris nodules. Synonym(s): iridocorneal endothelial syndrome

Medical Eponyms © Farlex 2012