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Use of Aqueous Humor and Flow Cytometry in Ocular Sarcoidosis Diagnosis.

Authors :
Oleñik, Andrea
Gonzalo-Suárez, Beatriz
Revenga, Marcelino
Roldán, Ernesto
Vázquez, Mónica
Muñoz-Negrete, Francisco J.
Source :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation; August 2017, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p540-544, 5p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

<bold>Purpose: </bold>To report the use of flow cytometry on aqueous fluid to diagnose sarcoidosis in a patient with recurrent granulomatous anterior uveitis.<bold>Methods: </bold>Case report.<bold>Results: </bold>Flow cytometry on aqueous fluid demonstrated a CD4/CD8 ratio >9.5, consistent with a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Flow cytometry on aqueous fluid may offer an additional pathway for diagnosing sarcoid anterior uveitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09273948
Volume :
25
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125479769
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/09273948.2016.1158839