CMV retinitis

  • Facts:
    CMV induced inflammation of the retina
    MC serious ocular complication of HIV patients
  • History / PE:
    Painless
    Not usually associated with keratitis or conjunctivitis
  • Diagnosis:
    Hemorrhages and fluffy or granular lesions around the retinal vessels
  • Associated With:
    Opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Both HSV retinitis and VCV retinitis cause severe, acute retinal necrosis associated with PAIN, keratitis, uveitis, and fundoscopic findings of peripheral pale lesions and central retinal necrosis



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August 1st 2010