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OCT-Angiography Findings in Acute Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neurorretinitis: A Case Report.

Lisiane Rísia Pinto Barbosa1, Fernando Henrique Teixeira1,2, Maria Carolina Francisco Kuba1

  • 1Laboratory of Clinical Research in Infectious Ophthalmology, Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas (INI), Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Choriocapillaris OCT-angiography (OCT-A) shows inflammatory activity in Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neuroretinitis (DUSN). Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible retinal damage and preserve vision.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neuroretinitis (DUSN) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the retina.
  • Understanding its imaging characteristics is key for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present multimodal imaging findings in acute DUSN.
  • To evaluate optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) of the choriocapillaris as a biomarker for inflammation.
  • To correlate imaging findings with visual outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 36-year-old male with acute DUSN.
  • Multimodal imaging including OCT-A and indocyanine green angiography.
  • Assessment before and after treatment with albendazole and corticosteroids.
Keywords:
ChoriocapillarisDUSNOCT-Amultimodal imagingoptical coherence tomography angiography

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Main Results:

  • OCT-A revealed no-flow areas in the choriocapillaris correlating with DUSN lesions.
  • Treatment led to partial reperfusion and improved visual acuity.
  • Despite treatment, severe, persistent thinning of the ganglion cell complex indicated irreversible damage.

Conclusions:

  • Choriocapillaris OCT-A can serve as a biomarker for inflammatory activity in DUSN.
  • Prompt diagnosis and early intervention are vital to prevent permanent retinal damage and optimize visual prognosis.