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Case Study: Bilateral Panuveitis Linked to Ulcerative Colitis Featuring Serous Ciliary Body and Choroidal Detachment

  • By

  • Aimin Sun

  • Siying Li

  • Yu Cao

  • Bohao Wang

  • Muzi Li

  • Jinfeng Qu

  • May 13, 2026

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    A 51-year-old female with ulcerative colitis developed bilateral panuveitis characterized by visual disturbances and ocular discomfort.

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    Diagnostic imaging revealed bilateral optic disc swelling, choroidal detachment, and serous ciliary body detachment.

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    The patient was treated with topical corticosteroids, a retrobulbar injection, and oral prednisone, leading to significant visual improvement.

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    Bilateral panuveitis can occur as an extraintestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis, necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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    Timely corticosteroid therapy is crucial for achieving optimal anatomical recovery and visual outcomes in cases of uveitis associated with ulcerative colitis.

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Case Report: Bilateral panuveitis with serous ciliary body and choroidal detachment associated with ulcerative colitis

  • by Aimin Sun, Siying Li, Yu Cao, Bohao Wang, Muzi Li, Jinfeng Qu

  • May 13, 2026

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