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TitlePediatric uveitis: differential diagnosis
Abstract Nr.1020
PurposeTo 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.
ConclusionPediatric uveitis differ from adult uveitis by: etiologies, symptoms, treatment, drugs, compliance, severity of complications.
Authors 1
Last nameCASPERS
InitialsL
DepartmentCHU St Pierre
CityBruxelles
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