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Association of intermediate uveitis with HLA-A28: definition of a new systemic syndrome?
Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie - 1 May 1995
Martin T, Weber M, Schmitt C, Weber J C, Tongio M M, Flament J, Sahel J, Pasquali J L
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BACKGROUND: Endogenous posterior uveitis (PU) can be associated with systemic diseases, and certain forms have strong association with HLA antigens. Much less is known regarding intermediate uveitis (IU). The purpose of this study was to determine whether IU is associated with the HLA system and whether it can be associated with systemic symptoms. METHODS: In 179 consecutive patients consulting for uveitis, a...
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