Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis syndrome

Also known as: Fuchs uveitis syndrome

Chronic mild anterior uveitis with heterochromia and cataract.

Medical specialty: Ophthalmology
Subspecialty: Ophthalmology / Uveitis
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected, equal; Children: rare, onset 20–40 years
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Rubella virus-associated chronic intraocular inflammation.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

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