title: [Intraocular inflammations. Anamnesis and clinical study].
abstract: Extensive laboratory work-ups are often called for to establish the diagnosis in uveitis cases. In order to interpret the results, however, the degree of validity of the tests must be known. As the number of laboratory tests increases there is a considerable increase in the probability of false-positive results. Demographic peculiarities help in interpreting the results and findings. The information value of laboratory results can be increased by establishing a clear differential diagnosis and compiling a list of precise questions, on the basis of a meticulous clinical examination and a detailed history. The clinical examination remains the key to uveitis diagnosis. If the clinical diagnosis is obvious, contradictory laboratory results should be disregarded.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Augenklinik Bern.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Messerli
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D012307:Risk Factors; D014605:Uveitis / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Intraokulare Entzündungen. Anamnese und klinische Untersuchung.