Ocular Syphilis Unmasked Following Bilateral Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (Ozurdex) Injection
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina. - 2013. - 50(2019), 3 vom: 01. März, Seite e77-e80 |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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2019
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina |
| Schlagworte: | Case Reports Journal Article Drug Implants Glucocorticoids Dexamethasone 7S5I7G3JQL |
| Zusammenfassung: | Copyright 2019, SLACK Incorporated. Intraocular corticosteroids are used in ophthalmologic conditions such as macular edema secondary to vascular occlusions, diabetes, and uveitis. Infectious ocular diseases must be ruled out before intravitreal corticosteroid implantation. Here, the authors report a case that has been referred to their clinic for surgical treatment due to dense vitreous hemorrhage in the right eye after bilateral intravitreal dexamethasone implantation. As an intraoperative finding, diffuse changes in the color-like paleness of the retina as well as intraretinal white-colored deposits were observed. Serology tests were performed, and syphilis serology was positive. Intravenous penicillin provides resolution of inflammation. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2019;50:e77-e80.] |
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| Beschreibung: | Date Completed 02.12.2019 Date Revised 02.12.2019 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2325-8179 |
| DOI: | 10.3928/23258160-20190301-16 |