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B27‐associated uveitis
Author(s) -
WILLERMAIN F
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.1344.x
Subject(s) - uveitis , natural history , medicine , arthritis , disease , anterior uveitis , hla b27 , intermediate uveitis , dermatology , intensive care medicine , ophthalmology , immunology , human leukocyte antigen , antigen
B27 associated uveitis is a very frequent form of intraocular inflammation which account for approximately 50 % of acute anterior uveitis. Its main clinical features, natural history and association with seronegative arthritis are well known. B27 associated uveitis are thus often considered as an easy diagnosis. However, several aspects of the disease remain challenging and debated. This interactive course will be mostly based on clinical cases and focused on the most controversial aspects of the work up, treatment, and complications of B27 associated uveitis.