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Acute idiopathic multifocal hemorrhagic retinal vasculitis in a child: aggressive early treatment to successfully prevent bilateralization
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Affiliations- University and Polytechnic Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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Abstract
Acute multifocal hemorrhagic retinal vasculitis (AMHRV) is a rare condition that is typically described usually in adults. Its aetiology remains elusive, and a diagnosis should only be made after ruling out other possible causes that are consistent with the clinical presentation. Due to the limited literature available, most of which is based on single case reports, the optimal therapeutic regimen for AMHRV remains unclear. An appropriate, aggressive early treatment is crucial in order to prevent bilateralization of the disease or long-term complications. In this report, we present the second case of AMHRV in pediatric population.
Abstract
Acute multifocal hemorrhagic retinal vasculitis (AMHRV) is a rare condition that is typically described usually in adults. Its aetiology remains elusive, and a diagnosis should only be made after ruling out other possible causes that are consistent with the clinical presentation. Due to the limited literature available, most of which is based on single case reports, the optimal therapeutic regimen for AMHRV remains unclear. An appropriate, aggressive early treatment is crucial in order to prevent bilateralization of the disease or long-term complications. In this report, we present the second case of AMHRV in pediatric population.
Keywords
vasculitis; acute multifocal hemorrhagic retinal vasculitis; pediatric
About this articleTitle
Acute idiopathic multifocal hemorrhagic retinal vasculitis in a child: aggressive early treatment to successfully prevent bilateralization
Journal
Issue
Vol 9 (2024): Continuous Publishing
Article type
Case report
Pages
53-54
Published online
2024-03-28
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32
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DOI
10.5603/oj.97904
Bibliographic record
Ophthalmol J 2024;9:53-54.
Keywords
vasculitis
acute multifocal hemorrhagic retinal vasculitis
pediatric
Authors
Paula Boned-Fustel
Marina Aguilar González
Honorio Barranco González
Rafael Martínez Costa
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