Panuveitis
"Panuveitis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D015864
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C11.941.879.780
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Panuveitis" by people in Profiles.
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Rolando I, Olarte L, Vilchez G, Lluncor M, Otero L, Paris M, Carrillo C, Gotuzzo E. Ocular manifestations associated with brucellosis: a 26-year experience in Peru. Clin Infect Dis. 2008 May 01; 46(9):1338-45.
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Becker ML, Rose CD. Blau syndrome and related genetic disorders causing childhood arthritis. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2005 Dec; 7(6):427-33.