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Patterns and Outcomes of Pediatric Uveitis in a University-Based Tertiary Referral Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abdulrahman F AlBloushi1, Sulaiman M AlTariqi1, Ruba Saleh Alghofaili1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
|December 5, 2024
PubMed

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Pediatric uveitis most commonly presents as panuveitis, with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease being the most frequent specific diagnosis. Most affected eyes achieved good vision after one year.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pediatric uveitis is a significant cause of vision impairment in children.
  • Understanding its patterns and outcomes is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological patterns and clinical outcomes of pediatric uveitis.
  • To identify the most common anatomical classifications and specific diagnoses in children with uveitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of a cohort of pediatric patients diagnosed with uveitis.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, uveitis classification, specific diagnoses, and visual acuity outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Panuveitis was the most common anatomical type (55.2%), followed by anterior uveitis (29.6%).
  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease was the most frequent specific diagnosis (21.2%).
  • 85.4% of eyes achieved a visual acuity of 20/40 or better after one year.

Conclusions:

  • Panuveitis is the predominant form of pediatric uveitis.
  • VKH disease is the leading specific diagnosis in this pediatric cohort.
  • The majority of pediatric uveitis cases show favorable visual outcomes with treatment.
Abstract

Keywords:
Epidemiologyoutcomespediatricreferral patternuveitis

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