Panuveitis [panuveitida]

topical
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Terms

panuveitis

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Definition

Inflammation in which both the anterior and posterior segments of the uvea are involved and a specific focus is not apparent. It is often severe and extensive and a serious threat to vision. Causes include systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and syphilis, as well as malignancies. The intermediate segment of the eye is not involved.

Annotation
inflamm of anterior & posterior uvea
DUI
D015864 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0024288
Previous indexing
Uveitis (1977-1989)
History note
90
Public note
90

Inflammation of the whole uveal tract Disease MeSH Browser