title: Presumed fungal retinitis associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei.
abstract: Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant growth characterised by the progressive accumulation of mucus-secreting (mucinous) tumour cells within the abdomen and pelvis.1 No previous ophthalmic associations have been reported with this condition. We present a case involving this rare cancer and fungal retinitis. Our patient developed a florid retinitis, which was thought to have a fungal aetiology, most likely because he was immunocompromised. Numerous factors are thought to have contributed to the development of ocular symptoms. He was treated appropriately and recovered his vision well. A holistic, multidisciplinary approach should be adopted when managing these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Tennent Institute, Gartnavel General Hospital, Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0YN, UK.
authors.forename: Sumona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mukherjee
authors.forename: Cliff
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Weir
authors.forename: Harold
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hammer