2022
Uveitis associated with tattoo granulomas
Abdel-Aty A, Apostolopoulos N, Kombo N. Uveitis associated with tattoo granulomas. BMJ Case Reports 2022, 15: e244196. PMID: 35131770, PMCID: PMC8823039, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244196.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOcular symptomsEmergency departmentSystemic diseaseDays of feverNon-caseating granulomasPrimary care physiciansDesquamative rashSore throatCare physiciansBlurry visionPhysical examinationCommon reasonEarly manifestationFurther evaluationGranulomasPatientsSymptomsUveitisRashDiseaseDepartmentCorticosteroidsLymphadenopathyPhotophobiaTonsillar
2021
Necrotic Uveal Melanoma Mimics Orbital Cellulitis: A Review
Abdel-Aty A, Linderman WL, Kombo N, Sinard J, Pointdujour-Lim R. Necrotic Uveal Melanoma Mimics Orbital Cellulitis: A Review. Ocular Oncology And Pathology 2021, 8: 1-8. PMID: 35356597, PMCID: PMC8914239, DOI: 10.1159/000515558.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOrbital cellulitisOrbital inflammationUveal melanomaVision lossIntraocular malignancyNecrotic uveal melanomaCommon primary intraocular malignancyPainless vision lossPrimary intraocular malignancyUveal melanoma presentingMelanoma presentingExtraocular movementsTumor necrosisCellulitisMelanomaInflammationPatientsMalignancyReviewReportAutoinfarctionProptosisPainPresentingSymptoms
2016
Ocular Syphilis Presenting as Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis in an Immunocompetent Host.
Hussnain SA, Ketner S, Coady PA, Kombo N, Nwanyanwu K. Ocular Syphilis Presenting as Bilateral Acute Retinal Necrosis in an Immunocompetent Host. Connecticut Medicine 2016, 80: 533-536. PMID: 29772137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral acute retinal necrosisAcute retinal necrosisOcular syphilisRetinal necrosisCases of syphilisOphthalmic testingOcular inflammationGreat masqueraderImmunocompetent hostsDiagnostic dilemmaClinical signsHigh indexSyphilisNecrosisSignsInflammationPatientsPresentingOphthalmologistsSymptomsCliniciansSuspicionThe Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device Implantation in Uveitic Glaucoma
Dhanireddy S, Kombo NC, Payal AR, Freitas-Neto CA, Preble J, Foster CS. The Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device Implantation in Uveitic Glaucoma. Ocular Immunology And Inflammation 2016, 25: 767-774. PMID: 27230295, DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2016.1175639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraocular pressureUveitic glaucomaGlaucoma medicationsGlaucoma patientsSurgical successEx-PRESS implantationUveitic glaucoma patientsMean intraocular pressureEffective surgical interventionPostoperative examinationPreoperative levelsGlaucoma groupPreoperative examinationDevice implantationSurgical interventionUG groupControl groupMedicationsPatientsGlaucomaMean numberMonthsSignificant reductionEyesImplantationDefining the polyposis/colorectal cancer phenotype associated with the Ashkenazi GREM1 duplication: counselling and management recommendations
ZIAI J, MATLOFF E, CHOI J, KOMBO N, MATERIN M, BALE AE. Defining the polyposis/colorectal cancer phenotype associated with the Ashkenazi GREM1 duplication: counselling and management recommendations. Genetics Research 2016, 98: e5. PMID: 26947005, PMCID: PMC6865171, DOI: 10.1017/s0016672316000021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMixed polyposisExtensive genetic testingComprehensive clinical evaluationColorectal cancer phenotypeCancer phenotypeHereditary colon cancerAutosomal dominant conditionClinical evaluationAshkenazi patientsColon cancer phenotypeColon cancerJuvenile polypsJewish patientsAshkenazi Jewish familiesGenetic testingPolyposisPatientsDominant conditionColon cancer genesPrevious reportsPhenotypeCancer genesManagement recommendations
2015
A Therapeutic Trial of Valganciclovir in Patients with Uveitis and Positive Epstein-Barr virus Early Antigen D IgG Titers
Boonsopon S, Maghsoudlou A, Kombo NE, Foster CS. A Therapeutic Trial of Valganciclovir in Patients with Uveitis and Positive Epstein-Barr virus Early Antigen D IgG Titers. European Journal Of Ophthalmology 2015, 26: 30-35. PMID: 26350994, DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive Epstein-Barr virusEpstein-Barr virusTherapeutic trialsEBV infection/reactivationInfection/reactivationMassachusetts Eye ResearchCauses of uveitisRetrospective chart reviewImmunoglobulin G titersSurgery institutionsValganciclovir therapyEBV reactivationImmunomodulatory therapyIntraocular inflammationChart reviewIgG titersPersistent inflammationEA antibodyEBV-EAG titersValganciclovirNegative studiesUveitisPatientsInflammation