Emerging concepts in the management of acute retinal necrosis. Issue 5 (12th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wong, Robert William; Jumper, J Michael; McDonald, H Richard; Johnson, Robert N; Fu, Arthur; Lujan, Brandon J; Cunningham, Emmett T
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 97:Issue 5(2013)
• Page Start: 545
• Page End: 552
• Publication Date: 2012-12-12
• Subjects: Infection -- Inflammation; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2012-301983
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : Acute retinal necrosis (ARN), also known as Kirisawa-type uveitis, is an uncommon condition caused by infection of the retina by one of the herpes family of viruses, most typically varicella zoster virus or herpes simplex virus and less commonly cytomegalovirus. Clinical diagnosis can be challenging and is often aided by PCR-based analysis of ocular fluids. Treatment typically involves extended use of one or more antiviral agents. Long term retinal detachment risk is high. We review the literature on ARN and present an approach to the diagnosis and management of this serious condition.