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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143698| Title: | Tubercular serpiginous choroiditis |
| Authors: | Bezzina, Alastair Aquilina, Maximillian |
| Keywords: | White dot syndromes Mycobacterium tuberculosis Posterior uveitis Scotoma Choroiditis |
| Issue Date: | 2024 |
| Publisher: | Malta Leadership Institute (MLI) |
| Citation: | Bezzina, A., & Aquilina, M. (2024). Tubercular serpiginous choroiditis. The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network, 23(2), 18-21. |
| Abstract: | A 40-year-old Indian male presented to the emergency department three days following ocular trauma caused by an airborne insect. Initial complaints included a central scotoma and diminished visual acuity. The patient had no significant medical or surgical history. Following a thorough ocular examination, imaging tests, and laboratory investigations, the diagnosis of Serpiginous-Like Choroiditis (SLC) secondary to tuberculosis (TB) infection was established. Subsequent initiation of anti-tuberculous and immunosuppressive therapy led to a progressive amelioration of symptoms. This case highlights the significance of prompt diagnosis and comprehensive management in optimizing outcomes for individuals afflicted with SLC. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143698 |
| Appears in Collections: | The Synapse, Volume 23, Issue 2 |
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