TY - JOUR
T1 - Emerging concepts in the management of acute retinal necrosis
AU - Wong, Robert William
AU - Jumper, Michael J.
AU - McDonald, Richard H.
AU - Johnson, Robert N.
AU - Fu, Arthur
AU - Lujan, Brandon J.
AU - Cunningham, Emmett T.
PY - 2013/8
Y1 - 2013/8
N2 - Acute retinal necrosis (ARN), also known as Kirisawatype 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.
AB - Acute retinal necrosis (ARN), also known as Kirisawatype 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.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84880469878&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=84880469878&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1136/postgradmedj-2012-301983rep
DO - 10.1136/postgradmedj-2012-301983rep
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23861500
AN - SCOPUS:84880469878
SN - 0032-5473
VL - 89
SP - 478
EP - 485
JO - Postgraduate Medical Journal
JF - Postgraduate Medical Journal
IS - 1054
ER -