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Case Reports
. 1997 Jul-Sep;7(3):297-300.
doi: 10.1177/112067219700700317.

Central serous chorioretinopathy complicating systemic corticosteroid therapy

A M Abu el-Asrar  1
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Central serous chorioretinopathy complicating systemic corticosteroid therapy

A M Abu el-Asrar. Eur J Ophthalmol. 1997 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Purpose: To present evidence that systemic corticosteroid therapy may cause central serous chorioretinopathy.

Methods: A 20-year-old male with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura was examined during systemic treatment with corticosteroids (100 mg daily).

Results: The patient had central serous chorioretinopathy. Spontaneous recovery accompanied discontinuation of the steroid treatment.

Conclusions: This case provides further evidence that cortisol may play a role in the development of central serous chorioretinopathy.

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