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Hosseini M, Khazaei S, Mohammadzadeh M, Sadeghi J, Zamani G, Abrishami M et al . Demographic and Clinical Features of Uveitis in Children Under 18 Years: A Retrospective Study at Khatam Al-Anbia Hospital in Mashhad, Iran. nkums 2026; 18 (3) :79-84
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Maryam Hosseini1 
, Sahel Khazaei2 
, Mohsen Mohammadzadeh3 , Javad Sadeghi4 , Ghodsieh Zamani1 , Mojtaba Abrishami1 , Mohammad-Reza Ansari-Astaneh *5
, Sahel Khazaei2 , Mohsen Mohammadzadeh3 , Javad Sadeghi4 , Ghodsieh Zamani1 , Mojtaba Abrishami1 , Mohammad-Reza Ansari-Astaneh *5
1- Associate Professor, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2- Ophthalmologist, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Associate Professor, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ,ansariastanehmr@mums.ac.ir
2- Ophthalmologist, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Associate Professor, Eye Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ,
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Introduction: This study aims to define the age, gender distribution, and clinical features of pediatric uveitis at Khatam Al-Anbia Hospital, Mashhad, Iran. Establishing a regional registry is essential to facilitate early diagnosis, optimize therapeutic interventions, and reduce morbidity.
Methods: This retrospective observational study reviewed medical records of all patients aged ≤18 years diagnosed with uveitis between August 2018 and August 2021. Moreover, demographic data and clinical characteristics of pediatric uveitis were systematically evaluated.
Results: Out of 58 patients, 31 (53.45%) cases were female. The mean age at uveitis onset was 10.5 ± 4.6 years (Age range: 6 months to 18 years). Most cases were chronic (63.07%), bilateral (65.52%), and non-infectious (82.76%).
Conclusion: Pediatric uveitis remains a significant challenge in pediatric ophthalmology due to its potential for severe ocular complications and long-term visual impairment. Delineating the clinical and epidemiological patterns of childhood uveitis in Northeast Iran provides a comprehensive overview of the disease in this region, thereby facilitating earlier diagnosis, more targeted treatment, and ultimately reducing the clinical and functional burden of the disease in affected children.
Methods: This retrospective observational study reviewed medical records of all patients aged ≤18 years diagnosed with uveitis between August 2018 and August 2021. Moreover, demographic data and clinical characteristics of pediatric uveitis were systematically evaluated.
Results: Out of 58 patients, 31 (53.45%) cases were female. The mean age at uveitis onset was 10.5 ± 4.6 years (Age range: 6 months to 18 years). Most cases were chronic (63.07%), bilateral (65.52%), and non-infectious (82.76%).
Conclusion: Pediatric uveitis remains a significant challenge in pediatric ophthalmology due to its potential for severe ocular complications and long-term visual impairment. Delineating the clinical and epidemiological patterns of childhood uveitis in Northeast Iran provides a comprehensive overview of the disease in this region, thereby facilitating earlier diagnosis, more targeted treatment, and ultimately reducing the clinical and functional burden of the disease in affected children.
Type of Study: Orginal Research |
Subject:
Basic Sciences
Received: 2025/11/26 | Accepted: 2026/02/8 | Published: 2026/09/29
Received: 2025/11/26 | Accepted: 2026/02/8 | Published: 2026/09/29
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