Retinopathy of dermatomyositis.
A recent case of childhood dermatomyositis with striking retinopathy is reported. The patient's vision was initially at the 20/80 to 20/100 level with associated macular edema and extensive cotton-wool infarction of the retina. Visual recovery to the level of 20/20 in both eyes was achieved following treatment with high-dose corticosteroids.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications*; D004576:Electromyography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology
D011241:Prednisone; D008775:Methylprednisolone