RETINAL DETACHMENT ASSOCIATED WITH PRESUMED TREMATODE-INDUCED GRANULOMATOUS INTERMEDIATE UVEITIS
Salma F Al-Etr1, Rawan Hosny, Rana Hussein Amin
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kasr AlAiny Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|December 26, 2025
Summary
Tractional retinal detachment (TRD) is a frequent complication of presumed trematode-induced granulomatous intermediate uveitis (PTIGIU). Early surgical intervention is crucial for successful anatomical and visual outcomes in affected eyes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Presumed trematode-induced granulomatous intermediate uveitis (PTIGIU) can lead to severe ocular complications.
- Retinal detachment (RD) is a significant concern in patients with PTIGIU.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical features and surgical results of retinal detachment in eyes with PTIGIU.
- To determine the effectiveness of interventions for RD secondary to PTIGIU.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for patients with RD secondary to PTIGIU over a 3-year period.
- Analysis of RD type, morphology, and surgical outcomes, including functional and anatomical success.
Main Results:
- RD occurred in 41.8% of eyes with PTIGIU (41 eyes).
- Tractional retinal detachment (TRD) was the predominant type (85.4%), often combined with rhegmatogenous RD.
- Eyes with subtotal peripheral RD showed better outcomes than those with total RD; overall anatomical success was 80.5% with significant visual improvement.
Conclusions:
- TRD is a common and serious complication of PTIGIU.
- Prompt surgical management is vital to prevent irreversible vision loss and achieve favorable anatomical and functional results.
