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Few cases of iritis. was ref to rheumatologist; had x-rays and bloodwork. what is ace? (is it to do with blood pressure?) how does it tie in?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: The ace (angiotensin converting enzyme) level is a screening test for sarcoidosis. This is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with iritis/uveitis.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Iritis/ACE level: Iritis can be caused by autoimmune diseases. One condition, sarcoidosis, causes iritis and can feature an elevated ace level in the blood. Sarcoid does not always have a high ace level and high ace levels can be causes by other conditions as well.

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Answered 12/4/2013

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A member asked:

Few cases of iritis. was ref to rheumatologist; had x-rays and bloodwork. what is ace? (is it to do with blood pressure?) how does it tie in?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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