Abstract

ROMERO AROCA, P et al. Tuberculous retinitis with associated periphlebitis. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2004, vol.79, n.2, pp.81-84. ISSN 0365-6691.

Case Report: A female 23 years old, from Equador, was referred to us because of a vision decrease in her left eye. Fundus exploration demonstrated an immflamatory chorioretinal lesion with associated periphlebitis. Serology results showed positive for PPD. A vitreous biopsy was carried out together with tuberculosis prophylactic treatment with isoniacide (300 mg/day); the clinical findings improved. Finally, PCR test was positive for mycobacterium tuberculosis. In consequence, therapeutic treatment for tuberculosis was initiated. Discussion: Due to the current increase in prevalence of tuberculosis, we should always take this into account as a possible etiology when dealing with cases of chorioretinitis.

Keywords : Ocular tuberculosis; retinitis; periphlebitis.