Uveitis
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Introduction
The Case of...
a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.
Causes and Risk Factors
Can be associated with systemic diseases, such as rhematoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
- history
- physical exam
History
painful due to ciliary spasm
photophobia
vision cnage
usually unilateral
no discharge
Physical Exam
perilimbic injection
cells and flare in the anterior chamber
Investigations
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
Lab Investigations
Diagnostic Imaging
Differential Diagnosis
inflammatory
infection
cancer
trauma
Treatments
Consequences and Course
Can lead to permanent vision loss.
Resources and References
Topic Development
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