Disease or Syndrome
pars planitis
Subclass of:
Uveitis, Intermediate;
Choroiditis
Definitions related to pars planitis:
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An inflammatory disorder of the cilliary body in the uvea that affects healthy, younger individuals who are often asymptomatic. It has a long clinical course with relapses and remissions. Symptoms include mildly decreased vision and floaters. It may be associated with autoimmune disorders.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Form of granulomatous uveitis occurring in the region of the pars plana. This disorder is a common condition with no detectable focal pathology. It causes fibrovascular proliferation at the inferior ora serrata.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Pars planitis is a disease of the eye that is characterized by inflammation of the narrowed area (pars plana) between the colored part of the eye (iris) and the choroid. This may lead to blurred vision; dark, floating spots in the vision; and progressive vision loss. As the condition advances, cataracts, retinal detachment, or macular...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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