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B27‐associated uveitis
Author(s) -
WILLERMAIN F
Publication year - 2012
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.1755-3768.2012.1612.x
Subject(s) - uveitis , natural history , medicine , intermediate uveitis , hla b27 , disease , arthritis , dermatology , anterior uveitis , ophthalmology , immunology , intensive care medicine , pathology , human leukocyte antigen , antigen
B27 associated uveitis is a very frequent form of non infectious 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 lecture will insist on the most controversial aspects of the work up, treatment, and management of ocular complications of B27 associated uveitis.