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Metastatic choroidal abscess and choroidal neovascular membrane associated with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis in
1Department of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California at Los Angeles.
Background:
A 44-year-old man who was an intravenous heroin user developed multiple septic emboli, including a choroidal abscess in the macula and foot and skin infection after Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis.
Methods:
Prompt administration of systemic oxacillin and gentamicin was prescribed for the endocarditis.
Results:
One week after septic embolization to the choroid, a subfoveal, poorly-defined choroidal neovascular membrane with retinochoroidal anastomosis was noted at the site of active choroidal infection.
Conclusion:
Systemic antibiotic therapy successfully eradicated the choroidal infection, prevented progression to endophthalmitis, and improved visual acuity.