Intravitreal clindamycin in the treatment of unresponsive zone One toxoplasmic chorioretinitis : a case report
Joint Authors
Abrishami, Mujtaba
Husayni, Seyedeh Maryam
Zadah, Mahran Mahdi
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 11 (30 Nov. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-11-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction : The current study aimed to report a case of toxoplasma chorioretinitis resistant to standard treatments that dramatically responded to intravitreal clindamycin injection.
Case Presentation : A 23-year-old woman with the diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis in the left eye was initially treated by oral pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, azithromycin and oral prednisolone.
Since the treatment was unsuccessful intravitreal clindamycin (1 mg / 0.1 mL) was injected.
Responding dramatically, visual acuity improved from hand motion to 20 / 60 and 20 / 20, after seven days and six weeks, respectively.
Anterior chamber and vitreous reactions were resolved.
Conclusions : Intravitreal injection of clindamycin may be an acceptable alternative to the classic treatment in cases with refractory ocular toxoplasmosis.
It may offer the patient more convenience, a safer systemic side effect profile, greater availability, and fewer follow-up visits and hematologic evaluations.
Moreover, since it responds dramatically, it would be helpful in cases with involvement of macula or closeness to the optic nerve.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Husayni, Seyedeh Maryam& Abrishami, Mujtaba& Zadah, Mahran Mahdi. 2014. Intravitreal clindamycin in the treatment of unresponsive zone One toxoplasmic chorioretinitis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 11, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-427868
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Husayni, Seyedeh Maryam…[et al.]. Intravitreal clindamycin in the treatment of unresponsive zone One toxoplasmic chorioretinitis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 11 (Nov. 2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-427868
American Medical Association (AMA)
Husayni, Seyedeh Maryam& Abrishami, Mujtaba& Zadah, Mahran Mahdi. Intravitreal clindamycin in the treatment of unresponsive zone One toxoplasmic chorioretinitis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 11, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-427868
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 3
Record ID
BIM-427868