Open AccessPresumed fungal retinitis associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei
Author(s) -
Sourav Mukherjee,
Clifford R. Weir,
H M Hammer
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0345
Subject(s) - pseudomyxoma peritonei , medicine , etiology , rare disease , appendix , retinitis , abdomen , pathology , adenocarcinoma , cancer , disease , radiology , immunology , paleontology , virus , human cytomegalovirus , biology
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant growth characterised by the progressive accumulation of mucus-secreting (mucinous) tumour cells within the abdomen and pelvis.1 No previous ophthalmic associations have been reported with this condition. We present a case involving this rare cancer and fungal retinitis. Our patient developed a florid retinitis, which was thought to have a fungal aetiology, most likely because he was immunocompromised. Numerous factors are thought to have contributed to the development of ocular symptoms. He was treated appropriately and recovered his vision well. A holistic, multidisciplinary approach should be adopted when managing these patients.