Inflammatory Opacities of the Vitreous in Rifabutin-associated Uveitis - 06/08/14
Résumé |
Purpose |
To describe rifabutin-associated uveitis with opacities in the inferior and posterior vitreous in three patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Method |
Case reports of the three patients are presented.
Results |
The patients, who were being treated with rifabutin and fluconazole, developed anterior and posterior uveitis. The posterior uveitis was characterized by white-yellow inflammatory opacities located in the inferior and posterior vitreous. Discontinuation of rifabutin and the start of topical corticosteroid therapy resulted in improvement of the uveitis and visual acuity.
Conclusion |
Recognition of rifabutin-associated uveitis with opacities in the inferior and posterior vitreous may prevent unnecessary invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Vol 122 - N° 4
P. 580-582 - octobre 1996 Retour au numéro
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