Cogan syndrome
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Cogan’s syndrome
Diffuse interstitial keratitis
Description
Cogan syndrome is a rare disease characterized by inflammation of the ears and eyes. It is characterized as a rheumatic disease because it involves inflamation. Specifically, when blood vessels are involved, it is characterized as a form of vasculitis. Cogan syndrome can lead to vision difficulty, hearing loss and dizziness.
Patient Groups
Bloggers
None
Prevalence
No data found. Rare.
Typical Age of onset
Median age at onset between 20 and 30
Symptoms
Red, painful, light-sensitive eyes
Blurred vision
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Hearing loss, which may become profound and permanent
Vertigo (a sensation of the room spinning; may be called dizziness)
Poor balance
Nausea, vomiting
Fever
Fatigue
Weight loss
Swelling of specific tissues of the eye (interstitial keratits) on examination by an Ophthalmologist
Membranes lining the digestive tract may also swell, causing nausea, vomiting, and cramps
References
American Hearing Research Foundation
Profile by: Candace Marks
