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

Liang,Zhi‑Gang; Liu,Zhu‑Li; Sun,Xu‑Wen; Tao,Man‑Li; Yu,Guo‑Ping

doi:10.3892/etm.2015.2557

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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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Affiliations: Department of Neurology, Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University Medical College, Yantai, Shandong 264000, P.R. China

Copyright: © Liang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.
Pages: 465-467
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Published online on: June 9, 2015

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

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