[Optic disk neovascularization in fungal endophthalmitis]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2003 Jun;26(6):650-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of optic disk neovascularization is reported in a 30-year-old female heroin addict with suspected fungal endophthalmitis treated with an intravitreal injection of amphotericin B and fluconazole (200mg/day). Membrane healing was characterized by densification and contraction leading to tractional retinal detachment; excision by vitrectomy was required. Electron microscopy analysis of the membrane removed the tenth month revealed a poorly vascularized fibrous tissue infiltrated by chronic inflammatory cells. Visual improvement was poor owing to a postoperative macular disorder and a full-thickness retinal scar.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Endophthalmitis / diagnosis*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / administration & dosage
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / etiology*
  • Optic Disk / blood supply*
  • Retinal Detachment / etiology
  • Retinal Detachment / surgery
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B
  • Fluconazole