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Frosted branch angiitis secondary to herpes simplex virus infection progressing to acute retinal necrosis
Andrew J Barkmeier1, Stephen S Feman
1From St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Purpose:
To describe a case of frosted branch angiitis secondary to herpes simplex virus type 2 infection that progressed to acute retinal necrosis.
Methods:
The medical records and clinical photographs were reviewed for a patient with frosted branch angiitis that progressed to acute retinal necrosis.
Results:
The patient rapidly developed acute retinal necrosis followed by rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Polymerase chain reaction analysis of the vitreous was positive for herpes simplex virus type 2.
Discussion:
Frosted branch angiitis is a clinical sign that may represent active viral disease capable of progressing to acute retinal necrosis.
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