Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome

Overview

A syndrome characterized by bilateral granulomatous UVEITIS with IRITIS and secondary GLAUCOMA, premature ALOPECIA, symmetrical VITILIGO, poliosis circumscripta (a strand of depigmented hair), HEARING DISORDERS, and meningeal signs (neck stiffness and headache). Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid reveals a pattern consistent with MENINGITIS, ASEPTIC. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p748; Surv Ophthalmol 1995 Jan;39(4):265-292)

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Quick facts about Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

Category

Ophthalmology

MeSH classification

C10.114.843|C11.941.879.980|C20.111.258.925

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