Childhood chronic anterior uveitis associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC): successful treatment with topical tacrolimus. Case series

Childhood chronic anterior uveitis associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC): successful treatment with topical tacrolimus. Case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Uveitis treatment involves topical corticosteroids along with cycloplegic-mydriatics. Particularly severe cases may require systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) treatment consists of a brief period of topical cor...

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Main Authors: Taddio Andrea, Cimaz Rolando, Caputo Roberto, de Libero Cinzia, Di Grande Laura, Simonini Gabriele, Mori Francesca, Novembre Elio, Pucci Neri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Anterior uveitis
treatment
Tacrolimus
children
Online Access:http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/9/1/34

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http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/9/1/34

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