Disease or Syndrome
panuveitis
Subclass of:
Uveitis
Definitions related to panuveitis:
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A disorder characterized by inflammation of the entire uvea which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Causes include systemic infections, sarcoidosis, and cancers.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Inflammation in which both the anterior and posterior segments of the uvea are involved and a specific focus is not apparent. It is often severe and extensive and a serious threat to vision. Causes include systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and syphilis, as well as malignancies. The intermediate segment of the eye is not involved.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Inflammation of all layers of the uvea.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Inflammation of the uveal tract in which inflammation affects the anterior chamber, vitreous, retina or choroid.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Panuveitis is inflammation of all layers of the uvea of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. These make up the middle layer of the eye. The condition can also affect the lens, retina, optic nerve, and vitreous, causing reduced vision or blindness. Signs and symptoms may include eye redness and pain; blurring;...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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