Fibrovascular Changes Misdiagnosed as Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Reactivation in a Patient with Immune Recovery | Zendy

Michael R. Robinson | Zendy; Karl G. Csaky | Zendy; Susan S. Lee | Zendy; Henry Masur | Zendy; Michael A. Polis | Zendy

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Fibrovascular Changes Misdiagnosed as Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Reactivation in a Patient with Immune Recovery

Author(s) -

Michael R. Robinson,

Karl G. Csaky,

Susan S. Lee,

Henry Masur,

Michael A. Polis

Publication year - 2003

Publication title -

clinical infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44

H-Index - 336

eISSN - 1537-6591

pISSN - 1058-4838

DOI - 10.1086/380127

Subject(s) - retinitis , medicine , cytomegalovirus retinitis , cytomegalovirus , ganciclovir , human cytomegalovirus , immunology , immune system , valganciclovir , aids related opportunistic infections , foscarnet , uveitis , opportunistic infection , herpesviridae , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , virus , viral disease , virology , sida

A patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection and cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis developed immune recovery uveitis as a result of receipt of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Fibrovascular changes occurred in the CMV retinitis scar, were misdiagnosed as CMV retinitis reactivation, and were treated with anti-CMV medication. Fibrovascular membranes can be misdiagnosed as reactivated CMV retinitis, and a proper diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary therapy with potentially toxic antiviral medications.

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