Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome

A syndrome characterized by bilateral granulomatous UVEITIS with IRITIS and secondary GLAUCOMA, premature ALOPECIA, symmetrical VITILIGO, poliosis circumscripta (a strand of depigmented hair), HEARING DISORDERS, and meningeal signs (neck stiffness and headache). Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid reveals a pattern consistent with MENINGITIS, ASEPTIC. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p748; Surv Ophthalmol 1995 Jan;39(4):265-292)

Also Known As:

Vogt Koyanagi Harada Syndrome; Syndrome, VKH (Vogt Koyanagi Harada); Syndrome, Vogt Koyanagi Harada; VKH (Vogt Koyanagi Harada) Syndrome; VKH Syndrome; Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease; Disease, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada; Syndrome, Uveomeningoencephalitic; Syndrome, VKH; Syndrome, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada; Uveomeningoencephalitides; VKH Syndrome (Vogt Koyanagi Harada); Vogt Koyanagi Harada Disease; Uveomeningoencephalitis; Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System: 1461
  - Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome: 523
Eye Diseases: 3522
- Uveal Diseases: 16
  - Uveitis: 8470
    - Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome: 523
Immune System Diseases: 4321
- Autoimmune Diseases: 34618
  - Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System: 1461
    - Uveomeningoencephalitic Syndrome: 523

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