Complete Binocular Blindness as the First Manifestation of HIV-Related Cryptococcal Meningitis
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 212-214, 2007.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-169506
ABSTRACT
Ocular complications of HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis are reasonably common, but complete binocular blindness as the first manifestation of HIV is extremely rare. A 58-year-old man presented with binocular blindness. He experienced blurred vision for 3 days before the blindness. Mild pleocytosis was present in the cerebrospinal fluid, from which Cryptococcus neoformans was cultured. Serology revealed positivity for HIV antibody. He was treated with antifungal and antiretroviral therapy. This case indicates that HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis should be taken into consideration when determining the cause of unexpected sudden binocular blindness.
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Assunto principal:
Líquido Cefalorraquidiano
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Cegueira
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HIV
/
Meningite Criptocócica
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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Telescópios
/
Leucocitose
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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