Uveitis, Anterior [přední uveitida]

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Terms

přední uveitis
uveitida přední

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Definition

Inflammation of the anterior uvea comprising the iris, angle structures, and the ciliary body. Manifestations of this disorder include ciliary injection, exudation into the anterior chamber, iris changes, and adhesions between the iris and lens (posterior synechiae). Intraocular pressure may be increased or reduced.

Annotation
inflammation of both the iris & ciliary body; of iris alone = IRITIS, of ciliary body alone = CILIARY BODY (IM) + UVEITIS, ANTERIOR (IM)
DUI
D014606 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0022446
History note
86; was IRIDOCYCLITIS 1963-85
Public note
86; was IRIDOCYCLITIS 1963-85