作者: Evelyn X fu , Ryan L Geraets , Emilio M Dodds , Laura V Echandi , Daniel Colombero
DOI: 10.1097/IAE.0B013E3181CDF3AE
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摘要: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the occurrence superficial retinal precipitates in patients with syphilitic retinitis. METHODS This a retrospective, observational case series nine eyes eight retinitis associated precipitates. clinical, photographic, angiographic, and laboratory records were reviewed. Characteristics treatment response these observed. RESULTS All Caucasian men, including 5 men who have sex (62.5%) 6 (75.0%) positive for human immunodeficiency virus. None previously diagnosed syphilis. developed panuveitis distinctly diaphanous or ground-glass creamy yellow In 3 (37.5%), had distinctive wedge-shaped appearance. Five vasculitis, (37.5%) serous detachment, 2 (22.2%) intraretinal hemorrhage, papillitis. Within weeks initiating intravenous penicillin treatment, 7 (87.5%) experienced visual recovery >or= 20/40. affected showed rapid resolution clinical signs minimal alternations pigment epithelium areas prior after completion antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSION Characteristic may occur over Improved recognition highly suggestive sign aid early diagnosis treatment.