Delayed onset of bilateral acute retinal necrosis syndrome: a 34-year interval.
The case is described of a male patient who had a history of acute retinal necrosis (ARN) OS at age 13 years. The eye subsequently had an inoperable retinal detachment with residual light perception visual acuity. After a 34-year disease-free interval, ARN developed OD that responded to medical treatment. This case represents the longest reported interval of ARN quiescence with eventual bilateral involvement and illustrates the importance of long-term patient follow-up.
Falcone
P M
PM
Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Brockhurst
R J
RJ
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012163:Retinal Detachment; D015882:Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D001241:Aspirin; D011241:Prednisone; D000212:Acyclovir