Acute, Bilateral Uveitis in Erythema Multiforme

Surain Wirlyasatiankul M.D.*
Orasa Horratanaruang M.D.*
Patima Apichartmeta M.D.*
* Department of Ophthalmology, Songklanakarin Hoapital, Songkla.

ABSTRACT A case of Erythema multiforme with acute, bilateral uveitis in a 13 year-old girl was reported. She experienced acute illness within 1 day of beginning oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Uveitis is a rare ocular manifestation in Erythema multiforme. In this case, she responded well to topical steroids but developed complications of uveitis. Careful use of drugs and early management of the disease will reduce mortality rate and loss of vision from complications.