Vasculitis and Cogan's syndrome

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 1990 May;16(2):433-9.

Abstract

Cogan's syndrome is a rare syndrome manifested by nonsyphilitic interstitial keratitis and audiovestibular symptoms including hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. Systemic manifestations may occur. Systemic vasculitis and aortic insufficiency secondary to aortitis and valvulitis are two of the most serious manifestations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Hearing Disorders / complications*
  • Humans
  • Keratitis / complications*
  • Syndrome
  • Vasculitis / complications*