Uveomeningoencephalic syndrome

Synonym(s): Harada, Disease - Uveomeningoencephalic, Syndrome - Harada Disease - Harada Uveomeningoencephalitis

Definition: Syndrome characterised by bilateral granulomatous uveitis with IRITIS and secondary GLAUCOME, premature ALOPECIA, symmetrical VITILIGO, poliosis circumscripta (a strand of depigmented hair), HEARING PROBLEMS, and meningeal signs (neck stiffness and headache). Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid reveals consistency with ASEPTIC MENINGITIS.

Additional information for professionals: Syndrome characterised by bilateral granulomatous uveitis with IRITIS and secondary GLAUCOME, premature ALOPECIA, symmetrical VITILIGO, poliosis circumscripta (a strand of depigmented hair), HEARING PROBLEMS, and meningeal signs (neck stiffness and headache). Cerebrospinal fluid examination reveals consistency with ASEPTIC MENINGITIS.

Hierarchical classification:

• Diseases of the nervous system
• Autoimmune diseases of the nervous system
• Uveomeningoencephalic syndrome