Repeated intraocular crystallization of ganciclovir in one eye after bilateral intravitreal injections: a case report

Repeated intraocular crystallization of ganciclovir in one eye after bilateral intravitreal injections: a case report

Abstract Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is an opportunistic infection that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals. Intravitreal ganciclovir injection monotherapy or in combination with systemic anti-CMV therapy are effective treatments for CMV retinitis. Crystallization of ganci...

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Main Authors: Lawrence P. L. Iu, Michelle C. Y. Fan, Wai-Ching Lam, Ian Y. H. Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Ganciclovir
Crystallization
Cytomegalovirus retinitis
CMV
Intraocular
Intravitreal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-018-0703-8

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