[Acute retinal necrosis]. / Akute Retinanekrose.
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
; 224(7): 567-74, 2007 Jul.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17657690
ABSTRACT
Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a rare entity caused by Herpes viruses. An immunocompromised background and the complications of ARN mostly lead to a poor visual outcome. Confirmation of the early diagnosis through polymerase chain reaction and antibody detection from aqueous or vitreous taps is recommended to improve the medical management and prevent disease progression with an increased risk of complications. Favourable outcomes are possible by means of combined antiviral systemic and intravitreal strategies with Acyclovir, Foscarnet and Ganciclovir. We report on the relevant literature recommendations and our own experience.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute
/
Herpesviridae Infections
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
/
Screening_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article