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T. F. SCHLAEGEL, JR., MD; JANET C. WEBER, PhD

Arch Ophthalmol. 1965;73(5):657-658.

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Elevation of the sedimentation rate (SR) is a sensitive indicator in a host of ailments. As a general warning of organic troubles, it surpasses most other tests. While the SR test does not aid in the etiologic diagnosis of an individual case of uveitis, a study of it in a large series of uveitis patients is of possible interest in regard to the general subject of etiology and pathogenesis of uveitis.

Method

Four hundred ninety-one endogenous uveitis patients receiving a complete etiologic examination had a SR performed on the first visit by the method of Wintrobe.¹ SR values of 10 mm per hour and below in males were considered normal, those from 11-15 discarded, and those 16 and up called abnormal. In female patients 0-20 was considered normal, values of 21-25 were discarded, and 26 and up called abnormal.

The frequencies of normal and abnormal SR values were correlated . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Indianapolis

From the Uveitis Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication Oct 1, 1964.

Reprint requests to Indiana University Medical Center, 1110 W Michigan St, Indianapolis 46207 (Dr. Schlaegel).

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