Nocardia Subretinal Abscess: A Rare and Challenging Case Report

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2021

Autores

Ana Cunha (Autor) FMUP; Silva, M (Autor) Outra; Pedrosa, AC (Autor) FMUP; Falcão-Reis F (Autor) FMUP; Figueira, L (Autor) FMUP

Revista

Título: CASE REPORTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL MEDICINE

Vol. 2021

Páginas: 1-7

ISSN: 2090-6722

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ID Authenticus: P-00T-H4E

DOI: 10.1155/2021/8876864

Abstract (EN): Purpose. To describe a positive clinical response of a patient with submacular Nocardia abscess due to a rapid and efficient treatment. Case report. We describe a case of a 50-year-old man with a painless visual decline of the left eye. Four years later, he had been diagnosed with systemic nocardiosis. Examination of the left eye revealed a submacular white mass with fluffy borders and another smaller white lesion, with well-defined borders, in the inferior temporal vascular arch. A systemic antibiotic treatment with SMX-TMP and intravenous imipenem and a single intravitreal injection of bevacizumab was performed. Conclusion. Prompt diagnosis and treatment ensured an expeditious resolution of the abscess and significant improvement of visual acuity. The diagnostic approach of a high index of suspicion coupled with directed treatment is required when dealing with subretinal inflammatory lesions.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 7