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Viral encephalitis complicated by acute retinal necrosis syndrome: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Zhi‑Gang Liang
    • Zhu‑Li Liu
    • Xu‑Wen Sun
    • Man‑Li Tao
    • Guo‑Ping Yu
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  • Published online on: June 9, 2015     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2557
  • Pages: 465-467
  • Copyright: © Liang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Acute retinal necrosis syndrome (ARN) is a viral infection characterized by focal retinal necrosis. Viral meningitis complicated by ARN is relatively rare. In the present case study, a 44‑year‑old male presented with fever, headache and mental disorder. After four days, the patient developed blurred vision. The patient was diagnosed with viral encephalitis complicated by bilateral ARN, based on the examination results. After treatment with antivirals and systemic glucocorticoids, the symptoms of the patient improved. Viral encephalitis may be an important risk factor for ARN. For a patient with viral encephalitis who experiences decreased visual acuity or vitreous opacification, the possibility of ARN should be considered.
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Liang ZG, Liu ZL, Sun XW, Tao ML and Yu GP: Viral encephalitis complicated by acute retinal necrosis syndrome: A case report. Exp Ther Med 10: 465-467, 2015
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Liang, Z., Liu, Z., Sun, X., Tao, M., & Yu, G. (2015). Viral encephalitis complicated by acute retinal necrosis syndrome: A case report. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 10, 465-467. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2557
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Liang, Z., Liu, Z., Sun, X., Tao, M., Yu, G."Viral encephalitis complicated by acute retinal necrosis syndrome: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 10.2 (2015): 465-467.
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Liang, Z., Liu, Z., Sun, X., Tao, M., Yu, G."Viral encephalitis complicated by acute retinal necrosis syndrome: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 10, no. 2 (2015): 465-467. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2557