Chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis

Definition

Inflammation of the distal posterior uveal tract (choroid) and its structural and vascular attachments to the retina. It is usually caused by infection and though rare, it is clinically significant due to its most serious sequela: loss of vision.

Also known as chorioretinitis, chorioretinitis (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Camera-type eye Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Camera-type eye Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uvea Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uvea Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0