CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS MANUAL
Anterior uveitis, commonly known as iritis, is an inflammation of the anterior uvea of the eye, which includes the iris and ciliary body. It is a condition that can be acute or chronic and requires immediate medical attention to prevent long-term vision damage.
Pathology | Diagnosis of Suspicion | Diagnosis of Confirmation |
|---|---|---|
Trauma | History of recent ocular trauma with subsequent symptoms of uveitis. | Slit-lamp examination showing signs of intraocular inflammation. |
Infections | Symptoms of uveitis in the context of a known or suspected infection. | Specific cultures or serological tests confirming the infection. |
Autoimmune Diseases | Presence of systemic symptoms of autoimmune disease with uveitis. | Blood tests for specific autoimmune disease markers (e.g., ANA, RF). |
Sarcoidosis | Symptoms of sarcoidosis (e.g., lymph node nodules, dyspnoea) with signs of uveitis. | Biopsy of affected tissue showing non-caseating granulomas; imaging tests. |
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease | Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease with the development of uveitis. | Colonoscopy and biopsy for IBD; slit-lamp examination for uveitis. |
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