Multiple Subretinal and Intraretinal Hemorrhages as a First Sign of Infective Endocarditis
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1416-1419, 2017.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a patient with multiple subretinal and intraretinal hemorrhages in the absence of retinal/choroidal lesions, diagnosed with infective endocarditis (IE). CASESUMMARY:
We describe the case of a 44-year-old male with an acute decrease of vision in his right eye. Ophthalmic evaluation revealed multiple subretinal and intraretinal hemorrhages, but no choroidal or other retinal lesions. A systemic examination revealed a pansystolic murmur and blood cultures with echocardiography were suggestive of IE.CONCLUSIONS:
Thorough systemic evaluations are important when patients present with subretinal and intraretinal hemorrhages in the absence of other retinal/choroidal lesions.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Retinaldehyde
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Retinal Hemorrhage
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Echocardiography
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Choroid
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Endocarditis
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Hemorrhage
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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