title: Psoriasis and birdshot chorioretinopathy: response to aromatic retinoids.
abstract: Birdshot chorioretinopathy, also known as vitiliginous chorioretinitis, is a rare and serious retinochoroidopathy. We describe a case in a patient with long-standing typical psoriasis. To our knowledge this association has not been previously reported in the dermatologic literature. Both psoriasis and chorioretinitis appeared to respond to aromatic retinoids. The incidence of birdshot chorioretinopathy in patients with psoriasis should be assessed.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Dermatologique, Hôtel-Dieu, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hesse
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Berbis
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Chemila
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Privat
mesh_terms: D017255:Acitretin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002825:Chorioretinitis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005050:Etretinate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014820:Vitiligo / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005050:Etretinate; D017255:Acitretin