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Exudative retinal detachment and retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis.

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Jumper, JM; Machemer, R; Gallemore, RP; Jaffe, GJ
Published in: Retina
2000

PURPOSE: To describe three cases of exudative retinal detachment and focal retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis. METHODS: Three patients who were referred for evaluation of uveitis were examined. Slit-lamp examination, ophthalmoscopy, B-scan ultrasonography, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography were performed before and after therapy. RESULTS: Each patient had uveitis with exudative retinal detachment, periphlebitis, and focal retinitis. Laboratory testing (fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption) revealed positive serology for active syphilis in all cases. Human immunodeficiency virus antibody testing was negative in all patients. Retinal detachment resolved in all cases after treatment with intravenous penicillin. Despite resolution of subretinal fluid, visual acuity remained poor in eyes in which the macula was detached. CONCLUSION: Syphilis is a cause of exudative retinal detachment. Antibiotic therapy can lead to retinal reattachment. Early recognition and treatment may prevent severe vision loss.

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Published In

Retina

ISSN

0275-004X

Publication Date

2000

Volume

20

Issue

2

Start / End Page

190 / 194

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Visual Acuity
  • Uveitis
  • Syphilis Serodiagnosis
  • Syphilis
  • Retinitis
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Prednisone
  • Penicillins
  • Penicillin G
  • Ophthalmology & Optometry
 

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Jumper, J. M., Machemer, R., Gallemore, R. P., & Jaffe, G. J. (2000). Exudative retinal detachment and retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis. Retina, 20(2), 190–194.
Jumper, J. M., R. Machemer, R. P. Gallemore, and G. J. Jaffe. “Exudative retinal detachment and retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis.Retina 20, no. 2 (2000): 190–94.
Jumper JM, Machemer R, Gallemore RP, Jaffe GJ. Exudative retinal detachment and retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis. Retina. 2000;20(2):190–4.
Jumper, J. M., et al. “Exudative retinal detachment and retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis.Retina, vol. 20, no. 2, 2000, pp. 190–94.
Jumper JM, Machemer R, Gallemore RP, Jaffe GJ. Exudative retinal detachment and retinitis associated with acquired syphilitic uveitis. Retina. 2000;20(2):190–194.

Published In

Retina

ISSN

0275-004X

Publication Date

2000

Volume

20

Issue

2

Start / End Page

190 / 194

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Visual Acuity
  • Uveitis
  • Syphilis Serodiagnosis
  • Syphilis
  • Retinitis
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Prednisone
  • Penicillins
  • Penicillin G
  • Ophthalmology & Optometry