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Acute retinal necrosis physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical examination for acute retinal necrosis may reveal erythema and hyperemia of the retina, white-yellow necrotic lesions, purulent exudate, opaque vitreous, and other indications of inflammation in the eye.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Physical examination for acute retinal necrosis is remarkable for the following:[1]
References
References
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- โ Muthiah MN, Michaelides M, Child CS, Mitchell SM (2007). “Acute retinal necrosis: a national population-based study to assess the incidence, methods of diagnosis, treatment strategies and outcomes in the UK”. Br J Ophthalmol. 91 (11): 1452โ5. doi:10.1136/bjo.2007.114884. PMCย 2095441. PMIDย 17504853.
- โ Flaxel CJ, Yeh S, Lauer AK (2013). “Combination systemic and intravitreal antiviral therapy in the management of acute retinal necrosis syndrome (an American Ophthalmological Society thesis)”. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 111: 133โ44. PMCย 3868412. PMIDย 24385671.
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