Acute Retinal Necrosis Pre and Post Treatment

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  • Contributor: Janet L. Davis, MD URL
  • Contributor: Nimesh A. Patel, MD URL
  • Acute Retinal Necrosis Pre and Post Treatment H5P

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    Presentation with peripheral retinal whitening and perivascular hemorrhages. PCR was positive for HSV. Treatment was with the intravitreal antiviral Foscarnet as well as oral Valacyclovir. On 3 months follow up there was improvement in the retinitis with peripheral atrophy that was laser demarcated to prevent retinal detachment.
    
    Uploaded on: 07/16/2020