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Lab tests, first-line therapy issues key to VKH disease.

Authors :
Cunningham Jr., Emmett T.
Accorinti, Massimo
Arellanes-Garcia, Lourdes
Levinson, Ralph D.
Muccioli, Cristina
Read, Russell W.
Source :
Ophthalmology Times; 6/15/2005, Vol. 30 Issue 12, p43-48, 5p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses the diagnosis and therapeutic approaches to Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, a serious inflammatory disorder directed against melanin-containing cells in the uveal tract. Revelation of pleocytosis in the majority of the cases in the lumbar puncture; Usefulness of human leukocyte antigen as a diagnostic test; Effectiveness of ultrasonography in performing exclusion diagnosis of posterior scleritis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0193032X
Volume :
30
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Ophthalmology Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
17403737