High-dose intravenous methylprednisolone in juvenile non-infectious uveitis: A retrospective analysis
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Abstract
Non-infectious uveitis is associated with visual impairment and blindness. Non-biologic treatment for non-infectious uveitis is not based on strong evidence. A retrospective chart review was conducted to investigate treatment response to high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) in children with non-infectious uveitis. Fifty-six patients (93 eyes affected) were included. In 29% uveitis was associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Uveitis predominately affected the anterior segment, was bilateral and recurrent. Complications were common and included visual loss, synechiae, cataract and/or retinal lesions. Patients received up to 5 IVMP at monthly intervals. Visual acuity improved at 3 and 6 months. Anterior chamber cells, synechiae, keratic precipitates, papillary and/or macular edema improved at 3 months. Children treated with ≥3 IVMP (vs 1 IVMP) experienced trends towards fewer relapses, fewer cataracts and less frequently required treatment with biologic agents. High-dose IVMP induce rapid improvement in children with non-infectious uveitis. Prospective randomized trials are required to confirm results.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 108327 |
| Journal | Clinical Immunology |
| Volume | 211 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2020 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| Scopus | 85076838282 |
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Keywords
Keywords
- Administration, Intravenous, Adolescent, Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use, Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use, Arthritis, Juvenile/drug therapy, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Male, Methylprednisolone/therapeutic use, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Uveitis/drug therapy