Abstract
Uveitis is a significant cause of blindness and vision loss in children and encompasses a diverse group of disease processes. It is important that physicians become familiar with presenting symptoms and signs of uveitis. Early recognition and referral to a uveitis specialist is key in preventing irreversible vision loss. Aggressive management with antiinflammatory medications and immunosuppressive agents may be necessary. This chapter will provide an introduction to common causes of pediatric uveitis, as well as a discussion of classification, etiologies, work-up, and management.
Keywords: inflammation, cystoid macular edema, Sarcoidosis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, TINU syndrome, Sympathetic ophthalmia
Current Pediatric Reviews
Title: Review of Pediatric Uveitis
Volume: 3 Issue: 4
Author(s): Kelly L. Groppi, Janet K. Kim and Debra A. Goldstein
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Keywords: inflammation, cystoid macular edema, Sarcoidosis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, TINU syndrome, Sympathetic ophthalmia
Abstract: Uveitis is a significant cause of blindness and vision loss in children and encompasses a diverse group of disease processes. It is important that physicians become familiar with presenting symptoms and signs of uveitis. Early recognition and referral to a uveitis specialist is key in preventing irreversible vision loss. Aggressive management with antiinflammatory medications and immunosuppressive agents may be necessary. This chapter will provide an introduction to common causes of pediatric uveitis, as well as a discussion of classification, etiologies, work-up, and management.
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Groppi L. Kelly, Kim K. Janet and Goldstein A. Debra, Review of Pediatric Uveitis, Current Pediatric Reviews 2007; 3 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339607782411510
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339607782411510 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6336 |
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