| Autor: |
Schechet, Sid A., Garff, Kevin, Klima, Karen, Campbell, Wayne, Schocket, Lisa S. |
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Retinal Cases & Brief Reports; Oct2018, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p307-309, 3p |
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Purpose: To report a case of acute retinal necrosis in a patient on anti-tumor necrosis factor a immunosuppressive therapy. Methods: Case report. Results: A 47-year-old man with psoriasis presented with blurred vision and floaters in the left eye 4 days after receiving his fourth dose of adalimumab, a tumor necrosis factor a antagonist. He was diagnosed with acute retinal necrosis and was treated with intravenous acyclovir as well as prophylactic laser barricade. Seven years later, he is 20/20 with no history of a retinal detachment. Conclusion: Physicians prescribing tumor necrosis factor a antagonist immunosuppressive therapy should be aware of the potential of developing acute retinal necrosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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