Characteristics of Patients Referred to the Rheumatology Clinic with a Diagnosis of Uveitis: A Retrospective Study

Authors : Öznur Kutluk, Öykü Tomay Aksoy

Pages : 102-109

Doi:10.53394/akd.1428884

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Publication Date : 2025-01-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to share the evaluation results of patients diagnosed with uveitis by ophthalmological examinations and referred to the rheumatology clinic. Material and Methods: Data of patients diagnosed with uveitis by ophthalmological examinations and referred to the rheumatology clinic were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with previously known rheumatological diseases were not included. Results: Data of a total of 62 patients meeting the inclusion criteria were evaluated. Complaints related to rheumatic diseases were queried in patients referred with a diagnosis of uveitis; 26 (41.9%) had inflammatory low back pain, and 7 (11.3%) had recurrent oral aphthous ulcers. In 25 patients (40.3%), there were no rheumatic complaints/symptoms. Rheumatic diseases were detected in 32 (51.6%) of the 62 patients referred with a diagnosis of uveitis. Distribution of rheumatic disease diagnoses: Axial spondyloarthritis 23, [Ankylosing spondylitis 18 (29.0%), non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis 5 (8.1%)], Behçet\\\'s disease 4 (6.5%), psoriatic arthritis 2 (3.2%), Sjogrens syndrome 1 (1.6%), inflammatory bowel disease 1 (1.6%), Familial Mediterranean Fever 1 (1.6%). Conclusions: Rheumatic diseases, particularly spondyloarthritis, may initially manifest with eye involvement. Referring uveitis-diagnosed patients to rheumatology clinics for further investigation is vital for early detection and timely treatment to prevent permanent damage and potential eye complications. Providing detailed information on uveitis characteristics during referrals aids rheumatologists in making an accurate diagnosis.
Keywords : Romatolojik hastalık, Spondiloartrit, Üveit

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