Description

Tuberculous posterior uveitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the posterior segment of the eye, associated with tuberculosis infection. It can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using various terms, such as 'uveítis por tuberculosis' or 'infección ocular por tuberculosis', which are colloquial. It is crucial to maintain the formal term 'Uveítis posterior tuberculosa' in clinical settings to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous posterior uveitis after presenting with blurred vision and eye pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con uveítis posterior tuberculosa tras presentar visión borrosa y dolor ocular.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'uveítis' with 'conjuntivitis'; misinterpreting related terms like 'tuberculosis' as a general infection; failing to recognize the specific nature of posterior involvement.