Cogan's syndrome: a rare systemic vasculitis. |
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Authors: | S Podder and R C Shepherd |
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Institution: | Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock. |
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Abstract: | A 4 year old girl presented with keratitis and ataxia. Over the next two months she developed profound hearing loss, arthritis, and polychondritis. A diagnosis of Cogan's syndrome was made. The literature on the condition is reviewed and the importance of early diagnosis to prevent hearing loss is highlighted. |
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