Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2012)

Progressive multifocal leukoence-phalopathy presenting as homonymous hemianopia in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

  • Amit Pandey,
  • Karishma Bandivdekar,
  • Suresh Ramchandani,
  • Sushama Ramchandani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.103804
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 60, no. 6
pp. 574 – 576

Abstract

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We present a case of a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive patient who was referred for retinal evaluation to rule out ophthalmic manifestations of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). She complained of some disturbance in vision in both eyes. Fundus examination showed no abnormality. Perimetry, done to rule out optic nerve pathology, showed a left homonymous hemianopia. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan showed features of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). She had no other neurological symptoms or signs.

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