Open AccessRoss syndrome with ANA positivity: A clue to possible autoimmune origin and treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin
Author(s) -
Biju Vasudevan,
Mps Sawhney,
Subhash Vishal
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.70694
Subject(s) - medicine , anhidrosis , intravenous immunoglobulin therapy , antibody , intravenous immunoglobulins , dermatology , immunology
A 28-year-old serving soldier presented with patchy areas of absence of sweating and blurring of vision. On examination he was found to have segmental anhidrosis, right sided tonic pupil and absent ankle jerks. Investigations revealed ANA positivity with no other abnormalities. He was treated with Intravenous immunoglobulin. This case of Ross syndrome is reported for its rarity as well as a clue to its probable autoimmune origin and treatment option with intravenous immunoglobulins.