Intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins in patients with unexplained intermediate uveitis
Abstract
To assess the value of lumbar punctures in adult patients with unexplained intermediate uveitis (IU). METHODS: Retrospective study of 17 patients with unexplained IU. All the patients underwent physical examination, complete laboratory tests, and cerebrospinal MRI. RESULTS: Out of the 12 patients who underwent a lumbar puncture, six had oligoclonal bands and/or increased IgG index. CONCLUSION: Intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins is not rare in patients with unexplained IU. A longer follow-up is mandatory to determine whether intrathecal immunoglobulins synthesis has a predictive value for subsequent progression to multiple sclerosis.
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