Cytomegalovirus retinitis

Surv Ophthalmol. 1989 Nov-Dec;34(3):193-203. doi: 10.1016/0039-6257(89)90103-3.

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus retinitis is a frequent and serious complication of various conditions, including diseases characterized by impaired immunity, such as the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Due to recent advances in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis, accurate diagnosis and management have become increasingly important. In this review, the authors present the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic testing, treatment with complications, and prognosis of cytomegalovirus retinitis. A differential diagnosis is presented and the characteristic ocular lesions are illustrated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Cytomegalovirus / isolation & purification
  • Cytomegalovirus / ultrastructure
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / epidemiology
  • DNA, Viral / isolation & purification
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Ganciclovir / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Retinitis / complications
  • Retinitis / diagnosis*
  • Retinitis / drug therapy
  • Retinitis / epidemiology
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis
  • Serologic Tests

Substances

  • DNA, Viral
  • Ganciclovir
  • Acyclovir