Fundus autofluorescence and spectral domain optical coherence tomography in recurrent serpiginous choroiditis: case report.
OBJECTIVE
To report fundus autofluorescence (FA) and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) findings in serpiginous choroiditis.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
SDOCT and FA imaging of a 37-year-old woman with bilateral recurrent serpiginous choroiditis.


RESULTS
Active new lesions disclosed hyperautofluorescence, in contrast to hypoautofluorescent scarred lesions. SDOCT showed increased reflectance of the choroid and deeper retinal layers, along with disruption of the photoreceptor inner and outer segment junction in both active and inactive lesions.


CONCLUSIONS
Autofluorescence imaging and SDOCT are useful noninvasive methods for the evaluation of serpiginous choroiditis. Autofluorescence imaging allows identification of recurrences and retinal pigment epithelium involvement in the follow-up of this disease.
Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. t.arantes@inbox.com
Tiago E F
TE
Arantes
Kimble
K
Matos
Claudio R
CR
Garcia
Thiago G C
TG
Silva
Almyr S
AS
Sabrosa
Cristina
C
Muccioli
D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002833:Choroiditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005453:Fluorescence; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D055213:Retinal Pigment Epithelium / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000187:drug effects
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D011241:Prednisone