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Metastatic fungal chorioretinitis developing during Trichosporon sepsis
Ophthalmology
|February 1, 1982
Abstract:
A 70-year-old woman treated for acute myelogenous leukemia developed systemic trichosporosis and presumptive trichosporon chorioretinitis. The elevated choroidal lesion appeared during an episode of trichosporon sepsis and increased in size during immunosuppression. Possible retinal vein occlusion and neovascularization were further complications that may be due to the angioinvasive properties of the organism.
Insights
A 70-year-old woman with acute myelogenous leukemia developed systemic trichosporosis. The infection led to chorioretinitis, a complication possibly caused by the organism
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Mycology
- Hematology
Background:
- A 70-year-old woman with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) underwent treatment.
- The patient developed systemic trichosporosis, a fungal infection.
Observation:
- An elevated choroidal lesion was observed during an episode of trichosporon sepsis.
- The lesion increased in size during a period of immunosuppression.
Findings:
- The patient presented with presumptive trichosporon chorioretinitis.
- Potential complications included retinal vein occlusion and neovascularization.
Implications:
- The angioinvasive properties of Trichosporon may cause ocular complications.
- This case highlights the importance of monitoring for fungal infections in immunocompromised patients with AML.