Endogenous Cryptococcus neoformans endophthalmitis with subretinal abscess in a HIV-infected man
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2018 Jul; 66(7): 1015-1017
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ABSTRACT
To report a rare case of Cryptococcus neoformans endogenous endophthalmitis with subretinal abscess in a 36-year-old HIV-positive man, referred with progressive blurred vision in his right eye for the last 6 months. Vitreous biopsy followed by intravitreal ganciclovir did not result in significant improvement. Microbiology revealed the presence of C. neoformans, and intravitreal amphotericin B was then administered. The patient was treated aggressively with systemic and intravitreal antifungals but had a poor visual and anatomical outcome. A high degree of clinical suspicion combined with microbiological evaluation helped to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis.
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Indian J Ophthalmol
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2018
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