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. 2009 Winter;3(1):36-7.
doi: 10.1097/ICB.0b013e318159e825.

Frosted branch angiitis secondary to herpes simplex virus infection progressing to acute retinal necrosis

Andrew J Barkmeier  1 , Stephen S Feman
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Frosted branch angiitis secondary to herpes simplex virus infection progressing to acute retinal necrosis

Andrew J Barkmeier et al. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2009 Winter.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a case of frosted branch angiitis secondary to herpes simplex virus type 2 infection that progressed to acute retinal necrosis.

Methods: The medical records and clinical photographs were reviewed for a patient with frosted branch angiitis that progressed to acute retinal necrosis.

Results: The patient rapidly developed acute retinal necrosis followed by rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Polymerase chain reaction analysis of the vitreous was positive for herpes simplex virus type 2.

Discussion: Frosted branch angiitis is a clinical sign that may represent active viral disease capable of progressing to acute retinal necrosis.

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