Ocular sarcoidosis prevalence and clinical features in the Northern Ireland population
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-021-01770-0
Abstract: To record the prevalence of ocular sarcoidosis (OS) cases present in Northern Ireland as diagnosed using the International Workshop on Ocular Sarcoidosis (IWOS) classification, 2019. There are currently no data regarding OS in this population.… read more here.
Keywords: northern ireland; prevalence; sarcoidosis; ireland population ... See more keywords
Immunohistochemical Detection of Propionibacterium acnes in the Retinal Granulomas in Patients with Ocular Sarcoidosis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-15710-0
Abstract: The etiology of sarcoidosis is still obscure; however, Mycobacteria and Propionibacterium acnes are considered the most implicated etiological agent for sarcoidosis. To investigate whether P. acnes is an etiological agent for sarcoid uveitis, we analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: propionibacterium acnes; granulomas; sarcoid uveitis; sarcoidosis ... See more keywords
Development of Acute Retinal Necrosis in a Patient with Ocular Sarcoidosis: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2019.1635168
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To report a case of acute retinal necrosis (ARN) caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in an elderly patient with ocular sarcoidosis after oral corticosteroid indication. Methods: Retrospective case report. Results: A 75-year-old male… read more here.
Keywords: case; acute retinal; report; sarcoidosis ... See more keywords
Genome-Wide Association Study of Ocular Sarcoidosis Confirms HLA Associations and Implicates Barrier Function and Autoimmunity in African Americans
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2019.1705985
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Identify genes associated with ocular sarcoidosis (OS). Methods: We genotyped 1.1 million genetic variants to identify significant OS associations, defined as those that achieved p < 5 × 10−8 in a genome-wide comparison… read more here.
Keywords: genome wide; function autoimmunity; association; barrier function ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Repository Corticotropin Gel for Ocular Sarcoidosis.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1884887
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the utility and side effect profile of subcutaneous repository corticotropin gel (RCI) in ocular sarcoidosis.Methods: Retrospective chart review.Results: Among six identified patients on RCI therapy, 4 had uveitis, one had optic neuritis… read more here.
Keywords: repository corticotropin; rci therapy; inflammation; corticotropin gel ... See more keywords
Quantitative Evaluation of Macular Vessel Density Measurement by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Patients with Inactive Ocular Sarcoidosis
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2044057
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the macular vessel density (VD) in inactive ocular sarcoidosis (OS) and investigate the relationship between VD and both disease duration and visual acuity (VA). Methods This cross-sectional study was performed at… read more here.
Keywords: inactive ocular; macular vessel; vessel density; coherence tomography ... See more keywords
Unusual Corneal Sarcoidosis Manifestations.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2071744
Abstract: AIM To document atypical presenting forms of ocular sarcoidosis at the corneal level. METHODS Case report. RESULTS A 63-year-old woman presented multiple uncommon unilateral primary corneal conditions as manifestation of ocular sarcoidosis, including peripheral ulcerative… read more here.
Keywords: sarcoidosis; unusual corneal; ocular sarcoidosis; corneal ... See more keywords
Ocular Sarcoidosis and Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2122513
Abstract: PURPOSE to describe a clinical case of ocular sarcoidosis in a patient with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 (APS-2). METHODS an 86-year-old female diagnosed with APS-2 was referred to our uveitis department with rapid visual… read more here.
Keywords: sarcoidosis; syndrome type; polyglandular syndrome; ocular sarcoidosis ... See more keywords
THU0566 OCULAR FEATURES IN 381 PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC SARCOIDOSIS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH THE IWOS CRITERIA. STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.4248
Abstract: Background: Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic inflammatory disease characterized by non-caseating epitheliod granulomas that can affect any organ system. The three most frequency affected organs are lung, skin and eyes. Ocular involvement is the presenting symptom… read more here.
Keywords: iwos criteria; iwos; university hospital; systemic sarcoidosis ... See more keywords
Revised criteria of International Workshop on Ocular Sarcoidosis (IWOS) for the diagnosis of ocular sarcoidosis
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-313356
Abstract: Aims International criteria for the diagnosis of ocular sarcoidosis (OS) was established by the first International Workshop on Ocular Sarcoidosis (IWOS) and validations studies revealed certain limitations of the criteria. To overcome the limitations, revised… read more here.
Keywords: workshop; diagnosis; consensus; iwos ... See more keywords
Isolated Ocular Sarcoidosis Mimicking Ring Melanoma
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DOI: 10.1159/000504784
Abstract: We report the case of a 25-year-old female, who presented with a large, pale tumor of her ciliary body that extended to >180° of the anterior chamber angle. All preoperative examinations including ultrasound biomicroscopy, scleral… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; isolated ocular; sarcoidosis mimicking; ring melanoma ... See more keywords