Endogenous endophthalmitis with subretinal abscess in a HIV-infected man.
To report a rare case of Cryptococcus neoformans endogenous endophthalmitis with subretinal abscess in a 36-year-old HIV-positive man, referred with progressive blurred vision in his right eye for the last 6 months. Vitreous biopsy followed by intravitreal ganciclovir did not result in significant i...
| Publicado en: | Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. 66; no. 7; pp. 1015 - 1018 |
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| Autores principales: | , , |
| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd
Jul2018
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| Sumario: | To report a rare case of Cryptococcus neoformans endogenous endophthalmitis with subretinal abscess in a 36-year-old HIV-positive man, referred with progressive blurred vision in his right eye for the last 6 months. Vitreous biopsy followed by intravitreal ganciclovir did not result in significant improvement. Microbiology revealed the presence of C. neoformans, and intravitreal amphotericin B was then administered. The patient was treated aggressively with systemic and intravitreal antifungals but had a poor visual and anatomical outcome. A high degree of clinical suspicion combined with microbiological evaluation helped to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis. |
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