Title | Pediatric uveitis: differential diagnosis |
Abstract Nr. | 1020 |
Purpose | To discuss the differential diagnosis of pediatric uveitis |
Results | – Pediatric uveitis correspond to 5-10% of total uveitis. They are non-infectious in 87% including JIA, TINU, sarcoidosis, Blau Sd, Kawasaki sd, VKH and Behçet. They are infectious in 13% including Rubeola (Fuchs, Herpes, CMV and Lyme; Toxoplasmosis, Toxocara, Syphilis and Tuberculosis. Anterior uveitis is observed in 30-40%, posterior uveitis in 40-50%, intermediate uvetis in 10-20% and panuveitis is 5-10%. Mascarade sd include mainly retinoblastoma and juvenile xantogranuloma. |
Conclusion | Pediatric uveitis differ from adult uveitis by: etiologies, symptoms, treatment, drugs, compliance, severity of complications. |
Last name | CASPERS |
Initials | L |
Department | CHU St Pierre |
City | Bruxelles |