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Funduscopic, fluorescein and indiocyanine green angiographic findings of chorioretinal changes in subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSEP).
Floegel I., El-Shabrawi Y., Haas A.
Universitäts-Augenklinik Graz, Österreich
Purpose: Funduscopic, fluorescein- and ICG-angiographic findings
of chorioretinal changes in subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSEP)
(=measles slow virus encephalitis) are reported.
Methods: Case report and a review of literature
Results: A 21-year-old women presented with a profound loss of
vision in the left eye. The initial clinical picture was characterized
by a whitish retinal infiltration with small retinal haemorrhage in the
macular area and papillary oedema. Six days later multiple retinal infiltrations
followed in the peripheral fundus. The patient was started on antiviral
therapy and within the next weeks the lesions faded away leaving behind
pigmented scars. During the following year, a graduate change in her personality
has been noted, associated with a deterioration in her intellect. The
diagnosis of SSEP was made by cerebrospinal fluid examination. Her clinical
condition deteriorated and she died.
Conclusion: Funduscopic and angiographic features of chorioretinitis
due to SSPE are reported. Differential diagnostic considerations are explained.
We wish to emphasise the importance of thinking of SSPE or other slow
virus infections of the brain in cases of chorioretinitis. The diagnoses
can only be made by spinal fluid examination.