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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Main Authors: Alejandro Londoño, María Paula Dussán Vargas, Juliana Andrea Pachón Olmos, Andrés Amaya Espinosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
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
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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.
ISSN:2666-4909