Table 1. Comparison of the peripheral granuloma and posterior pole granuloma groups.
| Peripheral granuloma | Posterior pole granuloma | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| n | 29 | 18 | |
| Male: female | 22:7 | 16:2 | 0.449 |
| Age (years) | 52.38 ± 10.94 | 54.17 ± 9.17 | 0.677 |
| Initial ocular examination | |||
| BCVA (decimal) | 0.583 ± 0.349 | 0.362 ± 0.292 | 0.042 |
| IOP (mmHg) | 15.52 ± 6.05 | 16.17 ± 8.03 | 0.692 |
| Grade of vitreal inflammation (0~4+) | 0.900 ± 0.618 | 1.083 ± 0.862 | 0.551 |
| Grade of anterior inflammation (0~4+) | 0.483 ± 0.688 | 0.333 ± 0.485 | 0.448 |
| 1-year follow-up examination | |||
| BCVA (decimal) | 0.586 ± 0.347 | 0.539 ± 0.305 | 0.673 |
| IOP (mmHg) | 13.45 ± 4.53 | 15.06 ± 3.30 | 0.059 |
| Recurrence within 1 year | 9 (31.03%) | 3 (16.67%) | 0.324 |
| Blood parameters | |||
| Total IgE (IU/mL) | 390.97 ± 465.06 | 545.44 ± 701.77 | 0.896 |
| Eosinophil counts (/μL) | 182.83 ± 158.95 | 266.72 ± 236.30 | 0.437 |
| Eosinophilia (>500/μL or >5.0% WBC) | 5 (17.24%) | 5 (33.33%) | 0.473 |
| Complications | |||
| ERM | 4 (13.79%) | 2 (11.11%) | 1.000 |
| CME | 3 (10.34%) | 2 (11.11%) | 1.000 |
| TRD | 11 (37.93%) | 3 (16.67%) | 0.191 |
BCVA, best corrected visual acuity; IOP, intraocular pressure; IgE, immunoglobulin E; WBC, white blood cells; ERM, epiretinal membrane; CME, cystoid macular edema; TRD, tractional retinal detachment.