Roth spots, a case report of anemic retinopathy due to Epstein–Barr virus
Roth spots can occur as ophthalmological manifestations of systemic pathologies that compromise the retinal capillary endothelium. A case report of retinopathy due to hemolytic anemia secondary to Epstein–Barr virus is presented. Given the clinical picture, several differential diagnoses were initia...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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Series: | The Pan-American Journal of Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://www.thepajo.org/article.asp?issn=2666-4909;year=2023;volume=5;issue=1;spage=9;epage=9;aulast=Londoño |
Summary: | Roth spots can occur as ophthalmological manifestations of systemic pathologies that compromise the retinal capillary endothelium. A case report of retinopathy due to hemolytic anemia secondary to Epstein–Barr virus is presented. Given the clinical picture, several differential diagnoses were initially considered causing Roth spots that is why a brief review of the literature is carried out to raise awareness of the diverse pathologies that can be associated with the presence of Roth spots to provide timely referrals. |
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ISSN: | 2666-4909 |