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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*A leukocytic exudate, seen in the anterior chamber | *A leukocytic exudate, seen in the anterior chamber on [[slit-lamp]] exam | ||
*A sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and iris | *A sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and iris | ||
*The exudate settles at the dependent aspect of the eye due to gravity | *The exudate settles at the dependent aspect of the eye due to gravity | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*[[Corneal ulcer]] | *[[Corneal ulcer]] | ||
*Behcet's disease | *[[Uveitis]] | ||
*[[Traumatic iritis]] (severe case) | |||
*[[Behcet's disease]] | |||
*[[Endophthalmitis]] | *[[Endophthalmitis]] | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Hyphema]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:03, 5 October 2019
Background
Clinical Features
- A leukocytic exudate, seen in the anterior chamber on slit-lamp exam
- A sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and iris
- The exudate settles at the dependent aspect of the eye due to gravity
Differential Diagnosis
- Corneal ulcer
- Uveitis
- Traumatic iritis (severe case)
- Behcet's disease
- Endophthalmitis
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
- Emergent optho consult
See Also