[Diagnostic strategy in uveitis: a prospective study in 125 cases] (original) (raw)

Journal français d'ophtalmologie, 2000

Abstract

The diagnosis of uveitis is a difficult one and subject to much debate between ophthalmologists and internists. In 1992, we carried out a prospective study to assess the importance of the internist's consultation, the contribution of an extensive laboratory evaluation and to propose a well considered diagnostic strategy. and methods: From 1992 to 1995, all patients seen at consultation at the Grenoble University Hospital had a complete ophthalmologic evaluation, an internist's consultation, an extensive laboratory evaluation and a follow-up for at least 6 months. One hundred twenty five patients were included. The rate of diagnosis was 72%. The internist's help was useful in at least 68% of the diagnoses. Laboratory and radiography tests provided pertinent information in 77% of the cases. Follow-up allowed finding 11% of the diagnoses. The analysis of the clinical and laboratory tests enabled us to establish a diagnostic strategy chart where the key pint is clinical and ...

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