[Pegylated interferon and ribavirin associated retinopathy in patients with hepatitis C]. / Retinopatía asociada a interferón pegilado y ribavirina en pacientes con hepatitis C.
Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol
; 86(6): 193-5, 2011 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
CASE REPORT We describe two patients with chronic hepatitis C, treated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin, who developed multiple cotton-wool spots in the retina of both eyes. The ocular findings were identified as pegylated interferon associated retinopathy, and in one case spontaneously resolved and in the other after the treatment was withdrawn. DISCUSSION:
Interferon is an immunomodulating cytokine used as a first line treatment of hepatitis C. Numerous adverse effects have been reported, but ocular ones are less known. We believe that periodic ophthalmological examinations during this treatment are required in order to detect these complications, which can be serious.
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Antivirais
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Polietilenoglicóis
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Doenças Retinianas
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Ribavirina
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Interferon-alfa
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Hepatite C Crônica
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Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article