Diffuse toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis in a patient with AIDS. NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1986. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

Click here to return to AIDSLINE main menu
DonateNow
Print this Article


Diffuse toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis in a patient with AIDS.

Arch Ophthalmol. 1986 Apr;104(4):571-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86158483
Parke DW 2d; Font RL

Abstract: Ocular toxoplasmosis typically presents as a focal necrotizing retinochoroiditis. We report a case of diffuse necrotizing retinochoroiditis due to toxoplasmosis in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The appearance at initial presentation was similar to the acute retinal necrosis syndrome. We recommend that toxoplasmosis be considered in the differential diagnosis of diffuse retinal necrosis in patients with AIDS. Although systemic disseminated toxoplasmosis is not rare in AIDS, this is, to our knowledge, the first reported case of diffuse ocular involvement.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/PATHOLOGY Adult Case Report Chorioretinitis/*ETIOLOGY/PATHOLOGY Human Male Retina/PARASITOLOGY/ULTRASTRUCTURE Toxoplasmosis, Ocular/*COMPLICATIONS/PATHOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

KWDacquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome/KWDcomplications/pathologyadultcasereportchorioretinitis/KWDetiology/pathologyhumanmaleretina/parasitology/ultrastructuretoxoplasmosis,ocular/KWDcomplications/pathologyjournalarticle
860630
M8660186

Copyright © 1986 - National Library of Medicine. Reproduced under license with the National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD.

AEGiS is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. AEGiS is made possible through unrestricted funding from Boehringer Ingelheim, Bridgestone/Firestone Charitable Trust, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Gill Foundation, the National Library of Medicine, Quest Diagnostics, Roche and Trimeris, and donations from users like you. Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 1986. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.

AEGiS presents published material, reprinted with permission and neither endorses nor opposes any material. All information contained on this website, including information relating to health conditions, products, and treatments, is for informational purposes only. It is often presented in summary or aggregate form. It is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. Always discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in treating HIV.

Copyright ©1980, 1986. AEGiS. All materials appearing on AEGiS are protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the party credited as the provider of the content. .