Case report highlights VKH with bilateral panuveitis in a female, suggesting need for awareness in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease (VKHD) is an autoimmune disorder targeting melanocyte-rich tissues, presenting as ocular inflammation and multisystemic findings. Despite its global distribution, VKHD remains underreported in Sub-Saharan Africa because of its rarity; its diagnosis requires high clinical suspicion. We report a case of VKHD in a 45-year-old woman with bilateral panuveitis and cutaneous signs, managed at Tulsi Chanrai Foundation Eye Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria. Timely corticosteroid treatment led to significant visual recovery. We discuss the clinical presentation, management, and challenges of VKH in resource-limited settings, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and prompt intervention to optimize outcomes.
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