Causes of anterior uveitis mnemonic

Systemic associations of anterior uveitis

The mnemonic

HLA-B27 PARE

What each word stands for

  • PPsoriatic arthritis
  • AAnkylosing spondylitis
  • RReactive arthritis
  • EEnteropathic (inflammatory bowel disease) arthritis

Why it matters clinically

Prompts a systemic work-up in recurrent anterior uveitis.

Where it stops being reliable

Misses sarcoidosis, juvenile arthritis and Behcet's, which are not in this group.

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Common questions

What is the Causes of anterior uveitis mnemonic?

HLA-B27 PARE. It helps you recall: Systemic associations of anterior uveitis.

What does "P" stand for?

Psoriatic arthritis

What does "A" stand for?

Ankylosing spondylitis

What does "R" stand for?

Reactive arthritis

What are all the parts of the HLA-B27 PARE mnemonic?

P: Psoriatic arthritis; A: Ankylosing spondylitis; R: Reactive arthritis; E: Enteropathic (inflammatory bowel disease) arthritis.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Causes of anterior uveitis in Ophthalmology.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Misses sarcoidosis, juvenile arthritis and Behcet's, which are not in this group.

How is this useful clinically?

Prompts a systemic work-up in recurrent anterior uveitis.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a Ophthalmology question about Causes of anterior uveitis.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.