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[Acute retinal necrosis: an adult disease visits pediatrics]

Juan P Torres T1, J Pablo López G

  • 1Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital Luis Calvo Mackenna, Santiago, Chile. jptorres@med.uchile.cl

Revista Chilena De Infectologia : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Chilena De Infectologia
|August 31, 2007
PubMed

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Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN) is a severe vision-impairing condition often seen in immunocompromised adults due to herpes virus reactivation. This review covers ARN

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Context:

  • Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN) is a severe intraocular inflammation.
  • ARN predominantly affects severely immunocompromised adult patients.
  • Reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a common cause.

Purpose:

  • To review the clinical and ophthalmological features of ARN.
  • To outline recommended diagnostic strategies for ARN.
  • To discuss current management approaches for ARN.

Summary:

  • ARN presents with characteristic retinal and choroidal lesions.
  • Diagnostic workup may include viral polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing.
  • Treatment involves antiviral therapy and often requires multidisciplinary management.

Impact:

  • Improved understanding of ARN pathogenesis and clinical presentation.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for timely intervention.
  • Optimized management strategies to preserve vision in ARN patients.

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