American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports (Jun 2018)

Management of giant retinal tear and retinal detachment in a patient with active toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis

  • Nathan L. Scott,
  • Jayanth Sridhar,
  • Harry W. Flynn, Jr.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2018.03.007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10
pp. 226 – 228

Abstract

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Purpose: To describe the management of a giant retinal tear with retinal detachment in a patient with active toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis. Results: While receiving systemic medications for toxoplasmosis, the patient underwent scleral buckling, pars plana vitrectomy, and C3F8 gas tamponade without removal of the lens. At last follow-up, best corrected visual acuity was 20/20 with an attached retina and the toxoplasmosis lesion was inactive. Conclusions: and Importance: Using modern surgical techniques, anatomic and clinical success is possible during active retinochoroiditis. Keywords: Giant retinal tear, Toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis, Retinal detachment, Vitrectomy, Scleral buckle