Premacular hemorrhage as a sign of subacute bacterial endocarditis. Am J Ophthalmol 1995 Aug;120(2):250-1
Date
08/01/1995Pubmed ID
7639311DOI
10.1016/s0002-9394(14)72617-0Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0029084792 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 11 CitationsAbstract
PURPOSE/METHODS: We examined a patient with mitral valve insufficiency, a sudden decrease in vision in the right eye, and premacular hemorrhage, which was a sign of subacute bacterial endocarditis.
RESULTS/CONCLUSION: The patient was hospitalized and treated with intravenous antibiotics. Blood cultures grew Streptococcus viridans. Ocular symptoms and signs improved over two months. Premacular hemorrhage may be a sign of subacute bacterial endocarditis and may obscure other classic signs. Subacute bacterial endocarditis should be included in the differential diagnosis of premacular hemorrhage.
Author List
Kim JE, Han DPMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Acute DiseaseBacteremia
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug Therapy, Combination
Endocarditis, Bacterial
Female
Fundus Oculi
Gentamicins
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Macula Lutea
Middle Aged
Penicillins
Retinal Hemorrhage
Streptococcal Infections
