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UNILATERAL ACUTE IDIOPATHIC MACULOPATHY IN A PATIENT WITH HAND-FOOT-MOUTH DISEASE: A CASE REPORT
Zachary E Falk1, Khurram J Malik
1Virginia Retina Specialists, Falls Church, Virginia.
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports
|September 10, 2020
Summary
This study highlights coxsackievirus as a rare cause of acute idiopathic maculopathy. Early diagnosis of this viral chorioretinitis is crucial for atypical maculopathy cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Acute idiopathic maculopathy presents a diagnostic challenge.
- Viral infections can cause rare forms of chorioretinitis.
Observation:
- A case of unilateral acute idiopathic maculopathy was investigated.
- Clinical findings included parafoveal microaneurysms, intraretinal hemorrhages, and outer segment irregularities.
Findings:
- Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography showed outer segment and retinal pigment epithelium disruption.
- Fluorescein angiography revealed significant macular leakage and staining.
Implications:
- Coxsackievirus-related chorioretinitis is a potential cause of atypical maculopathy.
- Consideration of viral etiologies is important in diagnosing unusual macular conditions.
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