| Ocular sarcoidosis in southern taiwan. | |
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PMID: 20482387 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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PURPOSE: To assess the clinical features of ocular sarcoidosis in southern Taiwan. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis in Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital between 1991 and 2008. Age, sex, clinical features, systemic manifestations, biopsy sites, ocular manifestations, and visual acuity were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 55 sarcoidosis patients were identified. Of these, 19 cases had ocular manifestations, including 5 males and 14 females. Of the total, 41 cases (75%) were confirmed by biopsy. Females were significantly older than males at onset. Posterior segment was involved in 16 cases. In 13 patients, initial presentations were blurred vision (n = 11) and floaters (n = 2). CONCLUSIONS: Ocular symptoms are a major initial presentation in sarcoidosis. Posterior segment is commonly involved, and may lead to significant visual impairment if not managed properly. Ophthalmologists should be alert to detect these patients early. |
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Shwu-Jiuan Sheu; Fang-Ping Chang; Tsung-Tien Wu; Chiu-Tung Chuang |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Ocular immunology and inflammation Volume: 18 ISSN: 1744-5078 ISO Abbreviation: Ocul. Immunol. Inflamm. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
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Created Date: 2010-05-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9312169 Medline TA: Ocul Immunol Inflamm Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 152-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. sjsheu@vghks.gov.tw |
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