Concept information
Preferred term
Uveitis, Anterior
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Note
- inflammation of both the iris & ciliary body; of iris alone = IRITIS, of ciliary body alone = CILIARY BODY (IM) + UVEITIS, ANTERIOR (IM)
Scope note
- Inflammation of the anterior uvea comprising the iris, angle structures, and the ciliary body. Manifestations of this disorder include ciliary injection, exudation into the anterior chamber, iris changes, and adhesions between the iris and lens (posterior synechiae). Intraocular pressure may be increased or reduced.
History note
- 86; was IRIDOCYCLITIS 1963-85
In other languages
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Finnish
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anterioirinen suonikalvoston tulehdus
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anteriorinen suonikalvostotulehdus
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uveitis anterior
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014606
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