[New concepts on the pathogenesis of uveitis].
The pathogenesis of uveitis is not entirely clear. Diverse clinical and experimental findings support the participation of immunologic mechanisms. In fact, uveitis may appear along with many immunologic systemic diseases. In this article, possible etiologic agents of uveitis are described and experimental models discussed. The immunologic mechanisms are analyzed and a unifying hypothesis is presented.
Cuchacovich
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Depto. de Medicina, y Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile.
Verdaguer
J I
JI
Verdaguer
J
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D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D014605:Uveitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology
Nuevos conceptos en la patogenia de la uveitis.