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Potential predictors for frequent relapse in human leukocyte antigen-B27-associated uveitis

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Abstract

Purpose

To identify potential predictors for frequent relapse in a cohort of patients with human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27-associated uveitis in a tertiary referral center at the initial visit.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study comprised 130 patients diagnosed with HLA-B27-associated uveitis. Subjects were divided into two groups according to the frequency of uveitis attacks (number/year): frequent relapse (FR) (who relapsed more than twice a year, 38) and infrequent relapse (IR) group (who relapsed twice or less than twice a year, 92).

Results

The FR group presented more often with hypopyon or posterior synechiae at the initial presentation. Interestingly, posterior segment involvements including vitritis, vasculitis, or cystoid macular edema were not significantly different between the groups. In terms of laboratory findings, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was higher in the FR group. Multivariate Cox hazards analysis showed male sex, the presence of hypopyon, and ESR to be potential predictive factors for frequent relapse.

Conclusion

We found that male sex, hypopyon at presentation, and high ESR are potential predictors for frequent relapse in HLA-B27-associated uveitis. Identifying patients at higher risk of relapse could provide important information for patients, allowing patients to understand their condition and increase their acceptance of strict management.

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This research was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Education (2016R1A6A1A03010528).

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea

    Mirinae Kim, Yoon Seob Sim, Seung Yong Choi & Young-Hoon Park

  2. Catholic Institute for Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Young-Hoon Park

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Kim, M., Sim, Y.S., Choi, S.Y. et al. Potential predictors for frequent relapse in human leukocyte antigen-B27-associated uveitis. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 256, 1543–1549 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-018-4002-0

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