Frosted branch angiitis associated with Epstein-Barr virus systemic infection.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the first case that the authors are aware of frosted branch angiitis associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
A 7-year-old boy presented with bilateral decreased visual acuity. Funduscopy showed a typical image of frosted branch angiitis. He was started on treatment with intravenous steroids and acyclovir. Serological testing was positive for anti-Epstein-Barr virus IgM antibodies. Anti-Epstein-Barr virus IgG antibodies tested positive later. During follow-up, the venous sheathing decreased. Three months later funduscopy showed no abnormalities.


CONCLUSIONS
Epstein-Barr virus infection should be considered in patients presenting with the typical clinical manifestations of this syndrome.
Farrando
Jorge
J
Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
Fonollosa
Alex
A
Segura
Antonio
A
Garcia-Arumi
Jose
J
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D013256:Steroids; D000212:Acyclovir