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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
− | Uveitis refers to inflammation of the [[Eye - Anatomy & Physiology#The Wall (retina, uvea and sclera)|uvea]]. | + | Uveitis refers to inflammation of the [[Eye - Anatomy & Physiology#The Wall (retina, uvea and sclera)|uvea]]. Various parts of the uvea, aqueous humour and vitreous are continuous, and uveitis often involves '''many ocular structures'''. The retina and choroid are adjacent and are frequently inflamed together. |
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− | Various parts of the uvea, aqueous humour and vitreous are continuous, and uveitis often involves '''many ocular structures'''. | |
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− | The retina and choroid are adjacent and are frequently inflamed together. | |
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| ''Anterior uveitis'' referes to inflammation of the iris and ciliary body whereas ''posterior uveitis'' refers to inflammation of the choroid. | | ''Anterior uveitis'' referes to inflammation of the iris and ciliary body whereas ''posterior uveitis'' refers to inflammation of the choroid. |
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| ==Causes== | | ==Causes== |
− | Causes of uveitis in cats include:
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| '''Infectious causes''': | | '''Infectious causes''': |
| :[[Feline Infectious Peritonitis]] | | :[[Feline Infectious Peritonitis]] |
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| :[[Toxoplasmosis - Cat and Dog|Toxoplasmosis]] | | :[[Toxoplasmosis - Cat and Dog|Toxoplasmosis]] |
| :''Bartonella'' spp | | :''Bartonella'' spp |
− | :Systemic mycoses (cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidiomycosis) | + | :[[:Category:Systemic Mycoses|Systemic mycoses]] (cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidiomycosis) |
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| '''Neoplasia''': [[Lymphoma]], melanoma | | '''Neoplasia''': [[Lymphoma]], melanoma |
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− | '''Metabolic causes''': hypertension, coagulopathies | + | '''Metabolic causes''': [[Systemic Hypertension|hypertension]], [[:Category:Coagulation Defects|coagulopathies]] |
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− | '''Immune-mediated''': cataract, phagoclastic uveitis, vasculitis | + | '''Immune-mediated''': cataract, phagoclastic uveitis, [[vasculitis]] |
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| '''Trauma''': blunt or penetrating injuries, corneal foreign bodies | | '''Trauma''': blunt or penetrating injuries, corneal foreign bodies |
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| '''Idiopathic''' | | '''Idiopathic''' |
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| + | <b><big>Dogs</big></b> |
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| + | '''Infectious causes''': |
| + | :''[[Brucella canis]]'' |
| + | :''[[Borrelia burgdorferi]]'' |
| + | :''[[Leptospira]]'' |
| + | :Septicaemia of any cause |
| + | :''[[Leishmania]]'' |
| + | :[[Toxoplasmosis - Cat and Dog|''Toxoplasma'']] |
| + | :''[[Ehrlichia canis]]'' |
| + | :''[[Rickettsia rickettsii]]'' |
| + | :[[:Category:Adenoviridae|Adenovirus]] infection |
| + | :[[Distemper]] virus |
| + | :[[Canine Herpesvirus 1|Herpes virus]] |
| + | :[[Rabies]] |
| + | :[[:Category:Systemic Mycoses|Systemic mycoses]] (cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis..) |
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| + | '''Neoplastic and paraneoplastic disorders''': histiocytic proliferative disease, hyperviscosity syndrome, [[GME]], primary (melanoma) and secondary (lymphoma) neoplasms. |
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| + | '''Metabolic causes''': [[Diabetes Mellitus|Diabetes mellitus]], hyperlipidaemia, [[Systemic Hypertension|systemic hypertension]] |
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| + | '''Immune-mediated''': cataracts, [[Immune Mediated Thrombocytopaenia|immune-mediated thrombocytopenia]], immune-mediated vasculitis, phacoclastic uveitis, [[Canine Uveodermatologic Syndrome|uveodermatologic syndrome]] |
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| + | '''Miscellaneous''': drug-induced, idiopathic, pigmentary uveitis in the Golden Retriever, radiation therapy, trauma, toxaemia of any cause, ulcerative keratitis |
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− | ==Clinical signs== | + | ==Clinical Signs== |
− | Cats will usually present because the owner has noticed a change in one or both eyes. There is usually a '''colour change''', cloudy or red most commonly.
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| The condition may be '''unilateral or bilateral'''. Bilateral disease is more common with systemic and auto-immune diseases, whereas trauma usually lead to unilateral signs. | | The condition may be '''unilateral or bilateral'''. Bilateral disease is more common with systemic and auto-immune diseases, whereas trauma usually lead to unilateral signs. |
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− | '''Acute uveitis''' causes: pain, ciliary flush, miosis, aqueous flare, spongy swollen iris, decreased intra-ocular pressure | + | '''Acute uveitis''' causes: pain, ciliary flush, miosis, aqueous flare, spongy swollen iris, corneal oedema, decreased intra-ocular pressure |
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| '''Hyphaema''' may be present and make the eye appear red. | | '''Hyphaema''' may be present and make the eye appear red. |
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| A fundus examination may reveal '''chorioretinitis and retinal detachment'''. | | A fundus examination may reveal '''chorioretinitis and retinal detachment'''. |
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− | With '''chronic uveitis''', additional signs may include: neovascularisation of the iris, changes in iris pigmentation, secondary iris atrophy, synechiae, glaucoma and blindness. | + | With '''chronic uveitis''', additional signs may include: neovascularisation of the iris, changes in iris pigmentation, secondary iris atrophy, synechiae, cataract, glaucoma, [[Lens Luxation|lens luxation]] and blindness. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
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| '''Further investigation''' into the cause of the uveitis should include: | | '''Further investigation''' into the cause of the uveitis should include: |
| + | :Complete haematology and biochemistry |
| + | :Urinalysis |
| + | :Thoracic radiography |
| + | :'''Serological testing''' for ''Toxoplasma'', FeLV, FIV |
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− | Complete haematology and biochemistry
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− | Urinalysis
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− | Thoracic radiography
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− | '''Serological testing''' for ''Toxoplasma'', FeLV, FIV
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− | Idiopathic uveitis is a diagnosis of exclusion.
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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
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| |flashcards = [[Feline Medicine Q&A 16]] | | |flashcards = [[Feline Medicine Q&A 16]] |
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| Peiffer, R. (2008) '''Small animal ophthalmology: a problem-oriented approach''' ''Saunders'' | | Peiffer, R. (2008) '''Small animal ophthalmology: a problem-oriented approach''' ''Saunders'' |
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