title: [Syphilitic uveitis. Apropos of 2 cases].
abstract: Report of two cases of syphilitic uveitis which presented vasculitis, papillitis, cystoid macular edema and large disturbance of the pigment epithelium. The superior value of the FTA-Abs test and of the cerebrospinal fluid analysis in the diagnosis of the disease is discussed. Treatment with high doses of Penicillin G for 10 to 15 days is recommended.
authors: Service d'Ophtalmologie, U.C.L., Cliniques Saint-Luc, Bruxelles.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Snyers
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Coche
mesh_terms: D016508:Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-Absorption Test; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013587:Syphilis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014605:Uveitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields
chemical_list: D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine
vernacular_title: Uvéite syphilitique. A propos de deux cas.