Serous macular detachment in ocular toxoplasmosis: A review

Eur J Ophthalmol. 2024 Jan;34(1):30-38. doi: 10.1177/11206721231168148. Epub 2023 Apr 4.

Abstract

Ocular toxoplasmosis, a disease of the eye caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, represents a common cause of posterior uveitis. The Authors review the current Literature regarding the uncommon presentation of ocular toxoplasmosis as macular serous retinal detachment (SRD). It is imperative to keep in mind that inflammatory SRD is a possible presentation of toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis. Underestimation of this clinical scenario and treatment with steroids alone without appropriate antiparasitic drugs, could lead to devastating consequences.

Keywords: Toxoplasma gondii; ocular toxoplasmosis; serous retinal detachment; uveitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Retinal Detachment* / diagnosis
  • Retinal Detachment* / drug therapy
  • Retinal Detachment* / etiology
  • Toxoplasma*
  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular* / complications
  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular* / diagnosis
  • Toxoplasmosis, Ocular* / drug therapy
  • Uveitis, Posterior*