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Nakagawa Y, Tan X, Yoshida H, Suzuki T, Suzuki Y. Atypical Peripheral Retinal Necrosis Without Ocular Inflammation and Retinal Whitening in a Patient With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e54169. [PMID: 38496190 PMCID: PMC10941302 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Retinal necrosis is a severe condition that threatens visual function. It is caused by viruses that are known to cause acute retinal necrosis (ARN) and progressive outer retinal necrosis (PORN), which are called necrotizing herpetic retinopathies (NHR). ARN causes severe intraocular inflammation, including anterior chamber intravitreal cells, keratic precipitate, vitreous opacity, and retinal vasculitis, whereas intraocular inflammation in PORN is considered mild or virtually absent. In addition, PORN is a disease that manifests in immunosuppressive patients, such as those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Here, we present a case of unilateral retinal necrosis after chemotherapy, allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation, and cord blood transplantation for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in a 31-year-old male patient. AML treatment resulted in metabolic remission, and oral steroids and tacrolimus were continued. After two days, the patient visited an ophthalmologist because he noticed a sudden onset of floaters and visual field disturbance in the left eye. The peripheral retina was already necrotic in all layers, causing total retinal detachment. Intraocular inflammation, retinal opacity, or hemorrhagic spots in the fundus were not observed. His previous CD4 count was 43 cells/µL. A polymerase chain reaction test of the anterior chamber fluid revealed varicella-zoster virus (VZV), and vitrectomy was performed four days after disease onset. The excised vitreous demonstrated minimal opacity. The peripheral necrotic retina was excised, photocoagulation was performed on the residual retinal limbus, and silicone oil was injected to maintain retinal attachment. The retinal restoration was maintained under silicone oil tamponade, and corrected visual acuity improved to 20/32 without strong inflammation after vitrectomy. However, two months postoperatively, he contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), his general condition rapidly deteriorated, and he died. This case of retinal necrosis without inflammatory results in an immunocompromised patient and VZV detection in an intraocular sample led us to suspect PORN. However, the patchy or spread retinal whitening characteristic of PORN was completely absent, whereas the well-defined, peripheral, full-layer retinal necrosis characteristic of ARN was present. Thus, this is a rare case of VZV-induced NHR with partial features of PORN and ARN that progressed very silently.
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- Ophthalmology, Tokai University Hospital, Isehara, JPN
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Multani EK, Bajwa D, Multani PK, Nobakht E, Raj D, Paul RS, Paul RS. EYE DISEASE IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: CLINICAL CHALLENGES IN A UNIQUE PATIENT POPULATION. Surv Ophthalmol 2021; 67:1252-1269. [PMID: 34954092 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Eye disease is common among kidney transplant recipients and their management is challenging. Chronic kidney disease is associated with ocular complications, both independently and in the context of various systemic disorders. In addition, chronic immunosuppression predisposes kidney transplant recipients to an array of long-term ocular issues. This may be broadly categorized into infections, malignancies, and other immunosuppression-specific side effects. The interdependence of kidney disease, transplant pharmacotherapy and ocular health therefore requires a multispecialty approach. Although the kidney transplant population has grown along with the burden of associated oculopathies, systematic guidelines targeting this patient group are lacking. This evidenced-based narrative review summarizes the pertinent issues that may present in the ophthalmic and optometric clinical settings, with emphasis on collaborative management and directions for future research.
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- Eisha K Multani
- MY EYE DR OPTOMETRISTS LLC, 1330 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS, NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, ROYAL VICTORIA INFIRMARY, QUEEN VICTORIA ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 4LP, UNITED KINGDOM
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- INLAND VISION CENTER OPTOMETRY, 473 E CARNEGIE DR, SUITE 100, SAN BERNADINO, CA 92408
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES
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- DIVISION OF KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, 2150 PENNSYVANIA AVENUE, SUITE 3-438, WASHINGTON DC, 20037, UNITED STATES.
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Ryumin AM, Pavlova AA, Otmahova IA, Khryaeva OL. [Acute retinal necrosis caused by varicella zoster virus]. Vestn Oftalmol 2020; 136:236-241. [PMID: 33371655 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2020136062236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Incidence of Herpes Zoster is relatively high. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is one of the most common forms of the disease. Necrotising herpetic retinopathies (including acute retinal necrosis) are rare and usually these complications are presented in literature as individual cases. However, necrotising herpetic retinopathy can lead to complete loss of visual. The article reviews modern data on causation, diagnosis and treatment of acute retinal necrosis analyzing 40 open access articles from EBSCO published in 2011-2019, and describes the modern views on the prevalence and most important clinical features of herpetic acute retinal necrosis. Some contradictory opinions have been revealed concerning the diagnostic criteria and surgical treatment of acute retinal necrosis.
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- A M Ryumin
- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- City Hospital No 35, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Krichevskaia GI, Katargina LA. [Viral and non-viral infections in the etiopathogenesis of uveitis]. Vestn Oftalmol 2020; 136:124-129. [PMID: 32241979 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2020136011124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The article reviews literature and proprietary data on the role of pathogens in the etiology of infectious and non-infectious uveitis. Infectious uveitis is caused by active intraocular replication of the virus (herpesvirus, acute stage of enterovirus), or by long-term persistence of the viruses in eye tissues (Fuchs syndrome associated with rubella virus, late complications of enterovirus uveitis). Clinical picture, severity, outcomes of infectious uveitis depend on the pathogen, adequacy of the immune response and genetic characteristics of the patient. Infections trigger the development of non-infectious uveitis, including autoimmune. Their trigger mechanisms involve antigenic mimicry, bystander activation, epitope spreading, presence of superantigens, intestinal microbiota. An uncontrolled, excessive host immune response contributes to cell destruction even after removal of the infection.
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- G I Krichevskaia
- Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases, 14/19 Sadovaya-Chernogryazskaya St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 105062
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- Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases, 14/19 Sadovaya-Chernogryazskaya St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 105062
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Lee JH, Agarwal A, Mahendradas P, Lee CS, Gupta V, Pavesio CE, Agrawal R. Viral posterior uveitis. Surv Ophthalmol 2017; 62:404-445. [PMID: 28012878 PMCID: PMC5654632 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2016.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2016] [Revised: 12/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The causes of posterior uveitis can be divided into infectious, autoimmune, or masquerade syndromes. Viral infections, a significant cause of sight-threatening ocular diseases in the posterior segment, include human herpesviruses, measles, rubella, and arboviruses such as dengue, West Nile, and chikungunya virus. Viral posterior uveitis may occur as an isolated ocular disease in congenital or acquired infections or as part of a systemic viral illness. Many viruses remain latent in the infected host with a risk of reactivation that depends on various factors, including virulence and host immunity, age, and comorbidities. Although some viral illnesses are self-limiting and have a good visual prognosis, others, such as cytomegalovirus retinitis or acute retinal necrosis, may result in serious complications and profound vision loss. Since some of these infections may respond well to antiviral therapy, it is important to work up all cases of posterior uveitis to rule out an infectious etiology. We review the clinical features, diagnostic tools, treatment regimens, and long-term outcomes for each of these viral posterior uveitides.
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- Joanne H Lee
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Vitreoretina and Uveitis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Uveitis, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Vitreoretina and Uveitis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; Department of Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology, National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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Vigil D, Konstantinov NK, Barry M, Harford AM, Servilla KS, Kim YH, Sun Y, Ganta K, Tzamaloukas AH. BK nephropathy in the native kidneys of patients with organ transplants: Clinical spectrum of BK infection. World J Transplant 2016; 6:472-504. [PMID: 27683628 PMCID: PMC5036119 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v6.i3.472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Nephropathy secondary to BK virus, a member of the Papoviridae family of viruses, has been recognized for some time as an important cause of allograft dysfunction in renal transplant recipients. In recent times, BK nephropathy (BKN) of the native kidneys has being increasingly recognized as a cause of chronic kidney disease in patients with solid organ transplants, bone marrow transplants and in patients with other clinical entities associated with immunosuppression. In such patients renal dysfunction is often attributed to other factors including nephrotoxicity of medications used to prevent rejection of the transplanted organs. Renal biopsy is required for the diagnosis of BKN. Quantitation of the BK viral load in blood and urine are surrogate diagnostic methods. The treatment of BKN is based on reduction of the immunosuppressive medications. Several compounds have shown antiviral activity, but have not consistently shown to have beneficial effects in BKN. In addition to BKN, BK viral infection can cause severe urinary bladder cystitis, ureteritis and urinary tract obstruction as well as manifestations in other organ systems including the central nervous system, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system and the hematopoietic system. BK viral infection has also been implicated in tumorigenesis. The spectrum of clinical manifestations from BK infection and infection from other members of the Papoviridae family is widening. Prevention and treatment of BK infection and infections from other Papovaviruses are subjects of intense research.
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Choi SI, Kim JR, Ra H. Necrotizing herpetic retinopathy in an immune-compromised pediatric patient with minimal signs of inflammation: case report. BMC Ophthalmol 2016; 16:85. [PMID: 27277425 PMCID: PMC4898446 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-016-0253-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 05/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background To report a case of necrotizing herpetic retinopathy(NHR) in an immuno-compromised pediatric patient. Case presentation An 11-year-old boy presented with a minimal ocular foreign-body sensation and peripheral visual-field defect, as well as mild upper respiratory symptoms. He had undergone the Fontan operation for a ventricular septal defect and single ventricle during infancy, and had been taking oral steroids for 1 year immediately prior to his presentation to treat protein-losing enteropathy. Initially, a case of either cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis or acute retinal necrosis (ARN) was suspected, and an intravenous course of ganciclovir and acyclovir was therefore initiated. During treatment, varicella-zoster virus (VZV) was detected in the anterior chamber, and ARN was confirmed when both serum and aqueous humor were found by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to be positive for VZV DNA. A peripheral retinal break and detachment developed after medical treatment, and a vitrectomy was performed. Conclusions Typically, ARN is found in both healthy individuals and subclinically immuno-compromised patients of any age. CMV retinitis is somewhat more typical for immuno-compromised patients. Herein, we report a case of NHR in a pediatric patient with poor general condition and showing minimal signs of inflammation.
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- Soon Il Choi
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, #327 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, 420-717, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, #327 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, 420-717, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, #327 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, 420-717, Korea.
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Turno-Kręcicka A, Tomczyk-Socha M, Zimny A. Progressive outer retinal necrosis syndrome in the course of systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2016; 25:1610-1614. [PMID: 27178013 DOI: 10.1177/0961203316646464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Progressive outer retinal necrosis syndrome (PORN) is a severe clinical variant of necrotizing herpetic chorioretinitis, which occurs almost exclusively in patients with advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). To date, only a few cases of PORN have been reported in patients, mostly among those who were immunocompromised. To our knowledge, only one case of PORN in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been described. We report the case of a 44-year old HIV-negative patient with lupus nephritis, whom was being treated by mycophenolate mophetil (MMF), arechin and prednisone. After 14 months of MMF therapy, the patient revealed PORN symptoms; and several months later, the patient developed Type B primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). PORN is usually compared to acute retinal necrosis (ARN) syndrome, because of having the same causative agent: varicella zoster virus (VZV). There are also some similarities in clinical findings. Our observation supports the hypothesis that PORN symptoms in HIV-negative patients can be an intermediate form between ARN and PORN, and can vary according to the patient's immune status.
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- A Turno-Kręcicka
- Department of Ophthalmology, Wrocław Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Wrocław Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of General and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Wrocław Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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