Uveitis as an extraarticular manifestation in spondyloarthritis

Abstract

Spondylatrhritis is a multifaceted disease, primary involving the axial skeleton. But sometimes, the patient present either with articular involvement plus other organ invelovement, or with only extraarticular involvement. As the most frequent, uveitis is the main extraarticular manifestation (EAM) of spondylarthritis. This EAM is very important because it can be the first manifestation of SpA, so it may bring the patient to the doctor, be it an ophthalmologist or a rheumatologist. Diagnosing uveitis in the context of SpA, is of paramount importance also because anterior uveitis is an emergency, because it can lead to blindness. So, knowing the clinical appearance and the treatment of uveitis in the context of SpA is crucial for providing the best care for SpA patients.

Keywords

• spondylarthritis
• extraarticular manifestations
• uveitis
• emergency