Epidemiology of Pediatric Uveitis in Argentina.

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 OPHTHALMOLOGY

Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2023-10-26 DOI:10.3928/1081597X-20230829-01

Kara C LaMattina, Mercedes Frick, Matilde López, Alejandra Tártara, Erika Hurtado, Ariel Schlaen, Cristobal Couto

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Abstract

Purpose: To explore the geographic variability of the epidemiology of pediatric uveitis, which, although rare in children, carries a significant risk of morbidity.

Methods: This was a retrospective review conducted at two tertiary referral centers in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Demographic and clinical data of patients younger than 16 years diagnosed as having uveitis between January 1, 2006 and October 1, 2014 were collected.

Results: A total of 257 patients (380 eyes) were included in the study. Cases tended to be unilateral (134, 52.1%), granulomatous (146, 56.8%), and localized to the posterior segment (121, 47.1%). Toxoplasmosis was the most common etiology (98, 38.1%).

Discussion: The spectrum of pediatric uveitis in Buenos Aires most closely resembles that of Colombia. Understanding these geographic variations is important to aid providers who are caring for children in an increasingly globalized world. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2024;61(3):183-187.].

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Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

1.80

自引率

8.30%

发文量

115

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus is a bimonthly peer-reviewed publication for pediatric ophthalmologists. The Journal has published original articles on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye disorders in the pediatric age group and the treatment of strabismus in all age groups for over 50 years.