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Uveal effusion syndrome

MedGen UID:
573147
•Concept ID:
C0339432
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Uveal Effusion Syndrome; Uveal Effusion Syndromes
SNOMED CT: Uveal effusion syndrome (278805002)

Definition

Rare disease characterized by suprachoroidal fluid accumulation between the CHOROID and the SCLERA, annular detachment of the CHOROID, often with secondary RETINAL DETACHMENT; OPTIC DISK EDEMA, and minimal signs of UVEITIS and INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE changes. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVUveal effusion syndrome

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Diagnosis and treatment of uveal effusion syndrome: a case series and literature review.
Chan W, Fang-tian D, Hua Z, You-xin C, Rong-ping D, Ke T
Chin Med Sci J 2011 Dec;26(4):231-6. doi: 10.1016/s1001-9294(12)60006-6. PMID: 22218051
Clinical efficacy of haemorheological treatment using plasma exchange, selective adsorption and membrane differential filtration in maculopathy, retinal vein occlusion and uveal effusion syndrome.
Brunner R, Widder RA, Fischer RA, Walter P, Bartz-Schmidt KU, Heimann K, Borberg H
Transfus Sci 1996 Dec;17(4):493-8. PMID: 10168545

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Central serous chorioretinopathy and the sclera: what we have learned so far.
Koizumi H, Imanaga N, Terao N
Jpn J Ophthalmol 2024 Sep;68(5):419-428. Epub 2024 Aug 16 doi: 10.1007/s10384-024-01101-2. PMID: 39150610Free PMC Article
A Retrospective Case Series of Uveal Effusion Syndrome.
Claeys E, Stalmans P, Van Calster J, Casteels I, Stalmans I, Vandewalle E
J Glaucoma 2020 Oct;29(10):995-998. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000001606. PMID: 32769728
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Damico FM, Kiss S, Young LH
Semin Ophthalmol 2005 Jul-Sep;20(3):183-90. doi: 10.1080/08820530500232126. PMID: 16282153
Surgical management of the idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome.
Johnson MW, Gass JD
Ophthalmology 1990 Jun;97(6):778-85. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(90)32511-3. PMID: 2374682
Idiopathic serous detachment of the choroid, ciliary body, and retina (uveal effusion syndrome).
Gass JD, Jallow S
Ophthalmology 1982 Sep;89(9):1018-32. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(82)34685-0. PMID: 7177567

Diagnosis

Central serous chorioretinopathy and the sclera: what we have learned so far.
Koizumi H, Imanaga N, Terao N
Jpn J Ophthalmol 2024 Sep;68(5):419-428. Epub 2024 Aug 16 doi: 10.1007/s10384-024-01101-2. PMID: 39150610Free PMC Article
Scleral Windows in the Treatment of Uveal Effusion Syndrome.
Laura DM, Albini TA, Stewart KP, Nissen M, Besirli CG, Yannuzzi NA
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2022 Dec;53(12):651-653. Epub 2022 Dec 1 doi: 10.3928/23258160-20221115-01. PMID: 36547965
Diagnosis and a minimum effective management for nanophthalmic uveal effusion syndrome.
Jin W, Xu Y, Wang W, Yang A
Indian J Ophthalmol 2016 Aug;64(8):593-4. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.191507. PMID: 27688282Free PMC Article
Uveal effusion syndrome.
Elagouz M, Stanescu-Segall D, Jackson TL
Surv Ophthalmol 2010 Mar-Apr;55(2):134-45. doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2009.05.003. PMID: 20159229
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Damico FM, Kiss S, Young LH
Semin Ophthalmol 2005 Jul-Sep;20(3):183-90. doi: 10.1080/08820530500232126. PMID: 16282153

Therapy

Central serous chorioretinopathy and the sclera: what we have learned so far.
Koizumi H, Imanaga N, Terao N
Jpn J Ophthalmol 2024 Sep;68(5):419-428. Epub 2024 Aug 16 doi: 10.1007/s10384-024-01101-2. PMID: 39150610Free PMC Article
Treatment of Nanophthalmos Cataracts: Surgery and Complications.
He MY, Feng JR, Zhang L
Semin Ophthalmol 2022 Oct-Nov;37(7-8):849-855. Epub 2022 Jul 20 doi: 10.1080/08820538.2022.2102929. PMID: 35856463
The best of the best: a review of select glaucoma case reports published in 2015.
Hoguet A, Pasquale LR
Digit J Ophthalmol 2016;22(4):75-78. Epub 2016 Dec 31 doi: 10.5693/djo.01.2016.06.001. PMID: 28924408Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and a minimum effective management for nanophthalmic uveal effusion syndrome.
Jin W, Xu Y, Wang W, Yang A
Indian J Ophthalmol 2016 Aug;64(8):593-4. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.191507. PMID: 27688282Free PMC Article
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Damico FM, Kiss S, Young LH
Semin Ophthalmol 2005 Jul-Sep;20(3):183-90. doi: 10.1080/08820530500232126. PMID: 16282153

Prognosis

Choroidal detachments: what do optometrists need to know?
Diep MQ, Madigan MC
Clin Exp Optom 2019 Mar;102(2):116-125. Epub 2018 Jul 4 doi: 10.1111/cxo.12807. PMID: 29971817
Uveal effusion syndrome.
Elagouz M, Stanescu-Segall D, Jackson TL
Surv Ophthalmol 2010 Mar-Apr;55(2):134-45. doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2009.05.003. PMID: 20159229
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Damico FM, Kiss S, Young LH
Semin Ophthalmol 2005 Jul-Sep;20(3):183-90. doi: 10.1080/08820530500232126. PMID: 16282153
Surgical management of the idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome.
Johnson MW, Gass JD
Ophthalmology 1990 Jun;97(6):778-85. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(90)32511-3. PMID: 2374682
Idiopathic serous detachment of the choroid, ciliary body, and retina (uveal effusion syndrome).
Gass JD, Jallow S
Ophthalmology 1982 Sep;89(9):1018-32. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(82)34685-0. PMID: 7177567

Clinical prediction guides

CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, TREATMENT MODALITIES, AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH LONG-TERM VISUAL OUTCOMES IN UVEAL EFFUSION SYNDROME.
Choi EY, Lee SM, Chun J, Choi YJ, Kim M
Retina 2024 Apr 1;44(4):642-651. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000004019. PMID: 38109673
Clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of an algorithmic approach to uveal effusion syndrome.
Desai A, Parameswarappa DC, Senthil S, Jayanna S, Pappuru RR, Jalali S, Rani PK
Indian J Ophthalmol 2022 Dec;70(12):4349-4356. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1221_22. PMID: 36453343Free PMC Article
Clinical Manifestations and Implications of Nonneoplastic Uveitis Masquerade Syndrome.
Hsu YR, Wang LU, Chen FT, Wang JK, Huang TL, Chang PY, Chen YJ
Am J Ophthalmol 2022 Jun;238:75-85. Epub 2022 Jan 5 doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.12.018. PMID: 34995524
A prospective, population-based, surveillance (BOSU) study of uveal effusion syndrome in the UK.
Sharma R, Foot B, Jackson TL
Eur J Ophthalmol 2021 Sep;31(5):2451-2456. Epub 2021 Jan 26 doi: 10.1177/1120672120969369. PMID: 33499671
A Retrospective Case Series of Uveal Effusion Syndrome.
Claeys E, Stalmans P, Van Calster J, Casteels I, Stalmans I, Vandewalle E
J Glaucoma 2020 Oct;29(10):995-998. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000001606. PMID: 32769728

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