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Retinal Detachment Model in Rodents by Subretinal Injection of Sodium Hyaluronate
Published on: September 11, 2013
Combined retinal detachment and candida chorioretinitis
José I Vela1, Noemí Roselló, Jesús Díaz-Cascajosa
1Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain. 34128JVS@comb.cat
BMJ Case Reports
|July 14, 2012
Summary
A rare complication of fungal chorioretinitis is slowly progressive retinal detachment. Early vitrectomy can preserve visual acuity in this unusual condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Candida chorioretinitis is a fungal infection of the retina and choroid.
- Successful management of fungal infections can lead to long-term complications.
Observation:
- A 44-year-old immunocompromised woman with a history of fungal chorioretinitis developed a combined retinal detachment.
- The retinal detachment exhibited slow progression over time.
Findings:
- The patient underwent vitrectomy for the retinal detachment.
- The macula remained attached, and visual acuity was preserved post-surgery.
Implications:
- Ophthalmologists should consider retinal detachment as a potential complication following treated Candida chorioretinitis.
- Awareness of this unusual sequela is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
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