Question
A male patient suffered from painful eye,redness,photophobia and blurring of vision.On examination,precipitates are seen in the cornea as shown in the Photograph .He is most probably suffering from:
A. Posterior uveitis
B. Granulomatous uveitis
C. Non-granulomatous uveitis
D. Choroiditis
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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Ans:B. Granulomatous uveitis
Precipitates shown in the image are Mutton fat precipitates.
Uveitis
- Symptoms:Ocular pain,photophobia,redness,blurred vsion,floaters
Pathological or Woods Classification:
| Granulomatous Uveitis |
Nongranulomatous Uveitis
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Insidious onset and chronic course
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Sudden onset and acute course
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Absent or mild congestion
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Severe episcleral congestion
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Iris nodules (Keoppe’s and Bussaca’s nodules) are common
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Iris nodules are uncommon
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Medium to large keratic precipitates ( Mutton fat KPs) are seen
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Fine, small keratic precipitates are seen
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Posterior segment involvement is common
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Posterior segment involvement is uncommon
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SUN classification of uveitis
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Primary site of inflammation
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Includes
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Anterior uveitis
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Anterior chamber
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Iritis, Iridocyclitis, Anterior cyclitis
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Intermediate uveitis
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Vitreous
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Pars planitis, Posterior cyclitis, Hyalitis
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Posterior uveitis
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Retina/Choroid
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Focal, multifocal, diffuse choroiditis
Chorioretinitis, Retinochoroiditis, Retinitis, Neuroretinitis
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Panuveitis
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Anterior chamber, vitreous and retina or choroid
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