Outcome of Pediatric Uveitis at an University Clinic
Purpose: To determine the etiology, clinical course, complications, and outcome of uveitis in pediatric patients. Material and Method: We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts of 64 eyes of 43 patients, who had been followed up at a University clinic. Demographic and etiological features, cl...
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| Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_2311/Outcome-Of-Pediatric-Uveitis-At-An-University-Clinic |
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| Summary: | Purpose: To determine the etiology, clinical course, complications, and outcome of uveitis in pediatric patients.
Material and Method: We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts of 64 eyes of 43 patients, who had been followed up at a
University clinic. Demographic and etiological features, clinical course, complications, and visual outcome were analyzed.
Results: Male/female ratio was 22/21. Median age at the first visit was 14 (3-18) years. Unilateral involvement was observed in 22
(51.16%) patients. Anterior uveitis was the most common form (67.19%). Idiopathic uveitis was seen in 25 (58.14%) patients. The
most commonly identified etiological entities were juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) (5 patients) and Behcet’s disease (4 patients). Both
glaucoma and cataract were the most common complications (12.50%, 6.25%; respectively). Final VA was equal or better than 20/40 in
47 eyes (73.43%).
Discussion: Uveitis in pediatric patients was mostly idiopathic. The most commonly identified etiologic entities were JIA and Behcet’s
disease. Final visual outcome was favorable with appropriate treatment. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 395-401) |
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| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |