Panuveitis

Definition: Inflammation in which both the anterior and posterior segments of the uvea are involved and a specific focus is not apparent. It is often severe and extensive and a serious threat to vision. Causes include systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and syphilis, as well as malignancies. The intermediate segment of the eye is not involved.

Broader term(s)

• Eye Diseases
• Uveal Diseases
• Uveitis
• Panuveitis

See also

• Ophthalmia, Sympathetic
• Uveitis, Anterior
• Uveitis, Posterior