Retinal vascular nonperfusion and retinal neovascularization as a consequence of cytomegalovirus retinitis and cryptococcal choroiditis.
BACKGROUND
Cytomegalovirus retinitis and cryptococcal choroiditis are opportunistic infections in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome. These infections are associated with a retinal vasculitis and vascular attenuation.


METHODS
We present a case of retinal vascular nonperfusion and retinal neovascularization in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.


RESULTS
Retinal vascular nonperfusion and retinal neovascularization were confirmed by fluorescein angiography.


CONCLUSIONS
This is the first reported case of retinal neovascularization in a patient with acquired immune deficiency syndrome, ocular cytomegalovirus retinitis, and cryptococcal infection.
Saran
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Chester County Eye Care Associates, West Chester, PA 19380, USA.
Pomilla
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PV
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002833:Choroiditis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003455:Cryptococcus neoformans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D017726:Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D015861:Retinal Neovascularization / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000473:pathology*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents