Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Primary Immune Deficiency Disease
Joint Authors
Ngai, Jia Jeane
Oli Mohamed, Shelina
Chong, Ka Lung
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
To report an unusual case of CMV retinitis in Primary Immune Deficiency Disease (PIDD).
Case Report.
13-year-old child with combined T and B cell deficiencies was diagnosed of bilateral zone 1 CMV retinitis.
Intravitreal injections were unable to be given in a regular and timely manner under general anaesthesia due to her underlying systemic disease.
The child was treated with intravenous ganciclovir for 8 weeks until eventual resolution of the retinitis.
However, visual acuity deteriorated due to progressive optic nerve involvement.
Conclusion.
Paediatric patients often do not notice subtle symptoms of CMV retinitis.
Although ocular manifestations are uncommon in PIDD, recognition and high index of suspicion will allow for timely referral, diagnosis, and treatment to be instituted for better visual outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ngai, Jia Jeane& Chong, Ka Lung& Oli Mohamed, Shelina. 2018. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Primary Immune Deficiency Disease. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146813
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ngai, Jia Jeane…[et al.]. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Primary Immune Deficiency Disease. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146813
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ngai, Jia Jeane& Chong, Ka Lung& Oli Mohamed, Shelina. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Primary Immune Deficiency Disease. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146813
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146813