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Uveitis masquerade syndromes: A case series.

Sudha K Ganesh¹, Arshee S Ahmed¹

¹Department of Uvea, Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Oman Journal of Ophthalmology

|February 10, 2023

Summary

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Diagnosing challenging uveitis cases requires advanced techniques beyond standard treatments. Utilizing methods like cytology and MRI aids in identifying rare uveitis masquerade syndromes.

Keywords:

Cytology immunohistochemistry masquerade syndrome

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Immunology

Background:

Recurrent or atypical uveitis can be challenging to diagnose.
Conventional treatments may not be effective for all cases.

Observation:

Three cases of uveitis unresponsive to conventional therapy were analyzed.
Diagnostic challenges in these atypical presentations were highlighted.

Findings:

A high index of suspicion is crucial for diagnosing challenging uveitis.
Advanced diagnostic techniques including cytology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and contrast-enhanced MRI are essential.
These methods aid in the prompt identification of uveitis masquerade syndromes.

Implications:

The findings emphasize the need for advanced diagnostic tools in ophthalmology.
Early and accurate diagnosis of masquerade syndromes can improve patient outcomes.
This approach can guide more effective treatment strategies for complex uveitis cases.