PATHOLOGY MCQ
INFLAMMATION
Question
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Endophthalmitis
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Iritis
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Optic Scleritis
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Anternal Uveitis
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is also called iritis and is the most common type of uveitis. Intermediate uveitis affects the retina and blood vessels just behind the lens (pars plana) as well as the gel in the center of the eye (vitreous).
Detailed explanation-2: -Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea-the clear, dome-shaped tissue on the front of your eye that covers the pupil and iris. Keratitis may or may not be associated with an infection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Uveitis often happens in people who have an autoimmune condition. This is where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Autoimmune conditions known to cause uveitis include: ankylosing spondylitis – a condition where the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.