Cytopathology and Polymerase Chain Reaction of Vitreous Fluid in Tubercular Intermediate Uveitis.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm
; 29(5): 854-856, 2021 Jul 04.
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| ID: mdl-31906764
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
Cytopathology of vitreous is most commonly done to diagnose vitreoretinal lymphoma in eyes with nonspecific inflammation. Vitreous cytopathology features of tuberculous intermediate uveitis have not been described in literature.Case report We report a case of a healthy 35-year-old female who showed granulomatous inflammatory changes on vitreous cytopathology with polymerase chain reaction confirming a diagnosis of intraocular tuberculosis.Conclusion:
This case highlights the role of cytopathology in determining the etiology and pathogenesis behind the elusive diagnosis of intermediate uveitis. Polymerase chain reaction can further help in confirming the diagnosis and allowing commencement of appropriate therapy.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
3_ND
Problema de salud:
3_neglected_diseases
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3_tuberculosis
Asunto principal:
Cuerpo Vítreo
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Uveítis Intermedia
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Tuberculosis Ocular
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Granuloma
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ocul Immunol Inflamm
Asunto de la revista:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
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OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India