Choroiditis

Choroiditis
Choroiditis
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 H30.9
ICD-9 363.20
DiseasesDB 2613
MeSH D002833

Choroiditis is a condition where the choroid is inflamed.[1]

When it presents in combination with retinitis (inflammation of the retina), the condition is known as chorioretinitis.[2]

The choroid is part of the uvea, so choroiditis can be considered a type of uveitis. However, the retina is not part of the uvea.

References

  1. ^ "Dorlands Medical Dictionary:choroiditis". http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands_split.jsp?pg=/ppdocs/us/common/dorlands/dorland/two/000020909.htm. 
  2. ^ "MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Uveitis". http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001005.htm. 
v · d · eInflammation
Acute
preformed: Lysosome granules · vasoactive amines (Histamine, Serotonin)
synthesized on demand: cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-8, TNF-α, IL-1) · eicosanoids (Leukotriene B4, Prostaglandins) · Nitric oxide · Kinins
Chronic
Processes
Traditional: Rubor · Calor · Tumor · Dolor (pain) · Functio laesa
Modern: Acute-phase reaction/Fever · Vasodilation · Increased vascular permeability · Exudate · Leukocyte extravasation · Chemotaxis
Specific locations
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Dermatitis (Folliculitis) · Cellulitis · Hidradenitis
Insulitis · Hypophysitis · Thyroiditis · Parathyroiditis · Adrenalitis

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