Posterior segment manifestations of HIV/AIDS.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
The ocular posterior segment manifestations of AIDS may be divided into four categories: retinal vasculopathy, unusual malignancies, neuro-ophthalmologic abnormalities, and opportunistic infections. Microvasculopathy is the most common manifestation. Opportunistic infections, particularly cytomegalovirus retinitis and progressive outer retinal necrosis, are the most likely to result in visual loss due to infection or subsequent retinal detachment. Diagnosis and treatment are guided by the particular conditions and immune status of the patient.
Volume
49
Issue
2
First Page
131
Last Page
157
ISSN
0039-6257
Published In/Presented At
Vrabec T. R. (2004). Posterior segment manifestations of HIV/AIDS. Survey of ophthalmology, 49(2), 131–157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.survophthal.2003.12.008
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
14998690
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article