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Cytokines in Posterior Uveitis: An Update

Immunologic Research, 2001
T helper (Th) lymphocytes differentiate into two distinct subsets--Th1 and Th2--as defined by functional abilities and cytokine profiles. The functional differences between Th subsets are explained primarily through the activities of the cytokines they secrete.
V K, Singh, G, Rai
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Posterior uveitis in Hodgkin’s disease

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 1999
Purpose: To describe the features of posterior uveitis in patients who either developed or were known to have, biopsy‐proven Hodgkin’s disease (HD). Methods: Four patients were identified who were attending the uveitis clinic. Their charts were reviewed retrospectively and information on their HD was obtained from other hospitals where necessary ...
H, Towler, M, de la Fuente, S, Lightman
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Imaging techniques for posterior uveitis

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 2004
The goal of this review is to describe the more commonly used imaging techniques and their use to identify causes of vision loss, extent of disease, and distinctive patterns associated with various causes of posterior uveitis.Distinctive patterns seen with new imaging techniques and applications are being described.
Antonio P, Ciardella, F Ryan, Prall, N, Borodoker, Emmett T, Cunningham   +3 more
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Apoptosis in Patients With Posterior Uveitis

Archives of Ophthalmology, 1997
Apoptosis plays a part in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.To investigate the expression of apoptotic markers in the eyes of patients with uveitis.With the use of immunohistochemical and in situ apoptotic detection techniques, apoptotic molecules (Fas or Fas ligand [FasL]) and nuclear DNA fragmentation were examined in 8 enucleated eyes with ...
C C, Chan, D M, Matteson, Q, Li, S M, Whitcup, R B, Nussenblatt   +4 more
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Imaging the posterior segment in uveitis

Ophthalmology Clinics of North America, 2002
This article reviews established and newly developed posterior segment imaging techniques that may be helpful in the diagnosis and management of patients with uveitis. A brief description of various techniques is followed by a discussion of the situations in which these techniques might be useful in assessing the cause of vision loss, and the extent ...
Antonio P, Ciardella, Natalie, Borodoker, Danielle L, Costa, Sheau J, Huang, Emmett T, Cunningham, Jason S, Slakter   +5 more
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Systemic Management of Posterior Uveitis

Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2003
In the treatment of uveitis, corticosteroids are usually included in first-line therapy due to its rapid onset of action and excellent safety profile. Systemic immunosuppressive agents also play an important role in the management of posterior uveitis.
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Infectious causes of posterior uveitis

Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
The differential diagnosis of posterior infectious uveitis is broad. There are, however, a few common infectious causes of posterior uveitis that should always be considered. The more common infectious causes of posterior uveitis include syphilis, toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, endogenous endophthalmitis, and viral causes (including herpes simplex virus,
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Tuberkuloseassoziierte Uveitis posterior

Der Ophthalmologe, 2010
The commercially available interferon gamma release assays T-SPOT.TB and QuantiFERON-TB Gold/QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube may be important, besides the direct detection with culturing, PCR or the Mantoux skin test, for the diagnosis of tuberculosis as a possible cause of uveitis.
N. Negraszus, U. Pleyer
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Noninfectious Posterior Uveitis

Seminars in Ophthalmology, 1996
Posterior uveitis encompasses a broad range of clinical entities with multiple manifestations. A complete history and physical examination provide diagnostic clues and guide an appropriate laboratory evaluation. An infectious cause should always be considered before instituting therapy.
Jonathan D. Walker, E. Mitchel Opremcak
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IMMUNOSUPPRESSION FOR POSTERIOR UVEITIS

Retina, 2005
Douglas A, Jabs, Esen Karamursel, Akpek
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