Fibrovascular changes misdiagnosed as cytomegalovirus retinitis reactivation in a patient with immune recovery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection and cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis developed immune recovery uveitis as a result of receipt of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Fibrovascular changes occurred in the CMV retinitis scar, were misdiagnosed as CMV retinitis reactivation, and were treated with anti-CMV medication. Fibrovascular membranes can be misdiagnosed as reactivated CMV retinitis, and a proper diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary therapy with potentially toxic antiviral medications.
Medical subject headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
- Diagnostic Errors
- HIV Infections