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Diagnostic problems in chronic vitreous inflammation

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We reviewed 188 patients with chronic vitreous inflammation initiallydiagnosed as intermediate uveitis, who were seen at the Ghent Eye Clinic during the period 1978 to 1988. We were able to establish a more specific diagnosis in 55 patients. The different approaches that contributed to the diagnosis were analyzed, (comprehensive history-taking and clinical examination, laboratory tests and special investigations, vitrectomy, and following the evolution of the disease). No etiology was found in 133 patients (70.7%), subsequently diagnosed as idiopathic intermediate uveitis. The major characteristics of the disease were analyzed.

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  1. University Hospital Cent, Eye Clinik Poli 1, Universitair Ziekenhuis De Pintelaan 185, B-9000, Gent, Belgium

    Hildegaard Priem, Hugo Verbraeken & Jean Jacques de Laey

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Priem, H., Verbraeken, H. & de Laey, J.J. Diagnostic problems in chronic vitreous inflammation. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 231, 453–456 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02044231

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