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doi: 10.2147/opth.s6306.
Epub 2009 Dec 29.
Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy: Using current evidence to inform management
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- DOI: 10.2147/opth.s6306
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Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy: Using current evidence to inform management
Clin Ophthalmol.
2009.
Abstract
Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy may create considerable patient anxiety and is a dilemma for the treating ophthalmologist. A case report highlighting this clinical issue is presented followed by a review of the literature. Consensus in relation to the management of toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy is lacking and is discussed.
Keywords: pregnancy; retinochoroiditis; toxoplasma.
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Recurrent toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. A ‘satellite lesion’ associated with pre-existing retinochoroidal scars is present at the right macula. The lesion became inactive over a period of several weeks. The acute retinochoroiditis extended temporally from the fovea.
Inactive chorioretinal scar in temporal periphery of left eye.
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