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📋Overview
Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. It is a descriptive term encompassing various types of intraocular inflammation. The condition can be classified based on the anatomical location of inflammation and may be associated with systemic diseases or infections. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent vision loss.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0042164ICD-10-CM
H20.9
MeSH
D014605
SNOMED CT (US)
128473001
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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