Posterior subhyaloid precipitates in cytomegalovirus retinitis
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چکیده
PURPOSE This study aims to report a novel finding of posterior subhyaloid precipitates (PSPs) in two patients with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. METHODS A small case series was conducted. RESULTS Clinical findings, treatment, and follow-up of two patients with CMV and PSPs are presented. CONCLUSIONS Inflammatory precipitates may collect in the posterior subhyaloid space in acute CMV retinitis and resolve with treatment.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012