The development and spontaneous resolution of a full-thickness macular hole in bartonella henselae neuroretinitis in a 12-year-old boy

Robert C. Gunzenhauser; Shaina M. Rubino; Vishak John; Margaret A. Greven

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports (Sep 2019)

The development and spontaneous resolution of a full-thickness macular hole in bartonella henselae neuroretinitis in a 12-year-old boy

Robert C. Gunzenhauser,
Shaina M. Rubino,
Vishak John,
Margaret A. Greven

Affiliations

Robert C. Gunzenhauser: Department of Ophthalmology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Shaina M. Rubino: Vitreoretinal Surgery PA, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Vishak John: Vistar Eye Center, Roanoke, VA, USA
Margaret A. Greven: Department of Ophthalmology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Corresponding author. Dept. of Ophthalmology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 1 Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 15

Abstract

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Purpose: To describe an unusual case of Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis complicated by macular hole (MH) development. Observations: A full-thickness macular hole developed in a 12-year-old boy in association with serology-confirmed Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis. Following a period of observation, the MH closed without intervention. Conclusion and importance: MH may occur as a complication of neuroretinitis secondary to Cat-Scratch Disease. Keywords: Retina, Macular hole, Neuroretinitis

Published in American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

ISSN: 2451-9936 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Medicine: Ophthalmology
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