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ArticleCureus2024

From Misdiagnosis to Management: A Case Report of Ocular Inflammatory Disease.

Catarina M Francisco, Miguel Santos, Sofia Mano, Inês Leal, Joana Coelho

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Catarina M FranciscoPediatrics, Hospital Sousa Martins, Guarda, PRT.
Miguel SantosOphthalmology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) Santa Maria, Lisbon, PRT.
Sofia ManoOphthalmology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) Santa Maria, Lisbon, PRT.
Inês LealOphthalmology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) Santa Maria, Lisbon, PRT.
Joana CoelhoPediatric Neurology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) Santa Maria, Lisbon, PRT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ocular inflammatory diseases encompass a spectrum of conditions characterized by inflammation within the eye, presenting diagnostic challenges and necessitating tailored management. Ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) poses a challenge in diagnosis and management due to its diverse clinical presentations. We present a case report of a 17-year-old female adolescent who presented with blurred vision and ocular pain, initially misdiagnosed as optic neuritis. Despite receiving methylprednisolone, her symptoms persisted, prompting further evaluation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed a whitish focus of chorioretinitis adjacent to an old scar, indicative of OT. Optical coherence tomography confirmed retinochoroiditis, and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim was added, resulting in improvement. This case underscores the importance of considering OT in the differential diagnosis of ocular manifestations, especially in individuals with relevant family history, despite atypical presentations. Timely recognition, accurate diagnosis, and prompt initiation of appropriate therapy are crucial to preserve patients' visual function.

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eye infectionsocular toxoplamosisoptic coherence tomographypediatric casepediatrics ophthalmology

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PMID39188502
PMCPMC11345657

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