Retinitis
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Inflammation of the RETINA. It is rarely limited to the retina, but is commonly associated with diseases of the choroid (CHORIORETINITIS) and of the OPTIC DISK (neuroretinitis). |
| Also Called: |
Neuroretinitis |
Retinitis Categories.
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Chorioretinitis - Inflammation of the choroid in which the sensory retina becomes edematous and opaque. The inflammatory cells and exudate may burst through the sensory retina to cloud the vitreous body. |
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Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute - Mild to fulminant necrotizing vaso-occlusive retinitis associated with a high incidence of retinal detachment and poor vision outcome. |
Retinitis Definitions and Terms
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