vasculitis
Blood Vessel Inflammation
Plain-language definition
Inflammation of blood vessel walls that can narrow, weaken, or scar them. Retinal vasculitis causes vessel sheathing and can lead to ischemia.
Where this term comes up
“Look for inflammation (vasculitis)”
Test · Fluorescein Angiography
“About 40-50% of patients have an underlying autoimmune or infectious disease, commonly rheumatoid arthritis or vasculitis”
Condition · Scleritis
“Lupus patients may also develop other eye problems including retinal vasculitis and optic neuropathy”
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
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