Necrosis retinal aguda: Una entidad de adultos en pediatría / Acute retinal necrosis: An adult disease visits pediatrics
Rev. chil. infectol
;
24(4): 327-330, ago. 2007. tab
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-459599
RESUMEN
La necrosis retinal aguda (NRA) es una afección grave que amenaza la visión. Se presenta en adultos, en especial aquellos profundamente inmunocompro-metidos, como consecuencia de la reactivación de virus del grupo herpes. Se revisan la entidad clínica de la NRA, su diagnóstico nosológico y etiológico, como el manejo recomendado actualmente.
ABSTRACT
Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is a serious condition that can impair vision. It mostly occurs in adult patients, especially those severely immunocompromised, in association with a reactivation of a herpes virus infection. Clinical and ophtalmological features of ARN and recommended diagnostic and management strategies are reviewed.
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Main subject:
Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. chil. infectol
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Luis Calvo Mackenna/CL
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