Table 1. Descriptive Characteristics of Patients With Vitreoretinal Lymphoma (VRL) and Uveitis.
| Characteristics | Patients With VRL | Patients With Uveitis |
|---|---|---|
| Total, No. (%) | 23 (37) | 40 (63) |
| Samples, No. (patients, No.) | ||
| Vitreous fluida | 21 (19) | 20 (20) |
| Aqueous humorb | 27 (21) | 28 (25) |
| Paired pretreatment samplesc | 12 (11) | 5 (5) |
| Age, y | ||
| Mean | 72 | 58 |
| Median (range) | 73 (56-83) | 61 (21-89) |
| Sex, No. (%) | ||
| Male | 13 (45) | 17 (42) |
| Female | 10 (30) | 23 (58) |
a
This total includes 12 samples from 11 patients with VRL (from the paired sample group) and 9 samples from 8 patients with VRL (from the unpaired sample group), as well as 5 samples from 5 patients with uveitis (from the paired sample group) and 15 samples from 15 patients with uveitis (from the unpaired sample group).
b
This total includes 12 samples from 11 patients with VRL (from the paired sample group) and 15 samples from 10 patients with VRL (from the unpaired sample group), as well as 5 samples from 5 patients with uveitis (from the paired sample group) and 23 samples from 20 patients with uveitis (from the unpaired sample group).
c
Included aqueous humor and vitreous fluid samples collected within a 5-month span.