title: A patient with ulcerative colitis and central serous chorioretinopathy--a therapeutic dilemma.
abstract: We report a case of a patient with ulcerative colitis and central serous retinopathy, which is a chronic ophthalmological condition that is frequently aggravated by corticosteroid treatment and may sometimes result in severe visual impairment. This case represents an interesting therapeutic dilemma pertaining to the treatment of ulcerative colitis exacerbation in a patient with this rare condition. Awareness of this condition as a cause of visual disturbance in IBD patients and a close ophthalmological cooperation are required in order to provide the optimal care for these patients.
authors.affiliation: Internal Medicine D, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
authors.forename: Bella
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Geyshis
authors.forename: Gabriel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: Shomron
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ben-Horin
authors.forename: Uri
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kopylov
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D056833:Central Serous Chorioretinopathy / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D019804:Mesalamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D019804:Mesalamine; D011239:Prednisolone; D006854:Hydrocortisone