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Ophthalmoparesis, papillitis and premacular hemorrhage in a case with endocarditis: a rare presentation of Brucellosis.

Authors :
Sahin OG
Pelit A
Turunc T
Akova YA
Sahin, Ozlem Gurses
Pelit, Aysel
Turunc, Tugba
Akova, Yonca Aydln
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology; Mar2010, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p164-166, 3p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

We report a rare presentation of brucellosis as bilateral optic nerve and right abducent nerve involvement, and endocarditis complicated by right premacular hemorrhage in a 28-year-old white female. The patient showed improvement with both medical and surgical therapy. Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of papillitis, gaze palsy and endocarditis complicated with premacular hemorrhage in endemic regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03014738
Volume :
58
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
105133497
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.60098