Cytomegalovirus retinitis

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Cytomegalovirus retinitis
Other namesCMV retinitis
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Fundus photograph of CMV retinitis
Specialty Ophthalmology, infectious diseases   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Symptoms Blurred vision [1]
CausesBone marrow transplant, HIV/AIDS [1]
Diagnostic method Ophthalmologic exam, blood test [1]
Medication Antivirals (oral or intraocular injection) [2]

Cytomegalovirus retinitis, also known as CMV retinitis, is an inflammation of the retina of the eye that can lead to blindness. [1] Caused by human cytomegalovirus, it occurs predominantly in people whose immune system has been compromised, including 15-40% of those with AIDS. [3]

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Signs and symptoms

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The typical "pizza pie" appearance of the fundus in CMV retinitis

The symptoms of cytomegalovirus retinitis have it usually starting in one eye (and also have the possibility of retinal detachment), presenting as: [1]

Cause

Cytomegalovirus (a type of herpes virus) is what causes cytomegalovirus retinitis. Other types of herpes viruses include herpes simplex viruses and Epstein-Barr virus. Once an individual is infected with these viruses they stay in the body for life. [8] What triggers the virus to reactivate are the following (though CMV can also be congenital). [7]

Mechanism

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV or CMV) is a DNA virus in the family Herpesviridae known for producing large cells with nuclear and cytoplasmic inclusions, [9] CMV infects around 40% of the population worldwide. [10]

Those areas infected by cytomegalovirus have cells evolve to necrosis, though inflammation within the retina is not great. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur following the development of holes in areas of healed retinitis (retina may be atrophic). [11] [12] Proliferative vitreoretinopathy has been observed in cases of retinal detachment. [13]

Diagnosis

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PCR result, Gel electrophoresis

The diagnosis of CMV retinitis can be done via the following: [7] [14]

Treatment

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Ganciclovir

In terms of the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis, oral valganciclovir, intravenous ganciclovir, IV foscarnet, and IV cidofovir are all efficient in the treatment of this condition. Also intravitreal injections, an injection of medicine into the vitreous near the retina, of foscarnet in concomitance with oral valganciclovir can be used for treatment as well. [15] [2] [16]

Often individuals with CMV retinitis will need surgery for either retinal detachment or intravitreal instillation of ganciclovir. Retinal detachment occurs in up to 29% of affected eyes, repair being most effective with endolaser and silicone oil endotamponade. Intravitreal ganciclovir implant has the benefit of less systemic toxicity. An adverse effect of this is retinal detachment (and vitreous hemorrhage), also there is no systemic beneficial effect for cytomegalovirus organ disease. [7]

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 Tidy C (12 March 2014). Huinsn H (ed.). "Inflammatory Retinal Diseases". Patient. Leeds, UK: Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Archived from the original on 2016-03-22. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  3. ↑ Narendran V, Kothari A (2014-05-30). Principles and Practice of Vitreoretinal Surgery. JP Medical Ltd. p. 571. ISBN   978-9-351-52097-9.
  4. ↑ To K, Friedman AH (December 1989). "Cytomegalovirus retinitis" . JAMA. 262 (23): 3337. doi:10.1001/jama.1989.03430230122038. ISSN   0098-7484. PMID   2555576. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  5. ↑ Sudharshan S, Ganesh SK, Biswas J (January 2010). "Current approach in the diagnosis and management of posterior uveitis". Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 58 (1): 29–43. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.58470 . ISSN   0301-4738. PMC   2841371 . PMID   20029144.
  6. ↑ Weiner G (February 2014). "HIV-Related CMV Retinitis in the Developing World" (PDF). EyeNet Magazine - American Academy of Ophthalmology . pp. 27–29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-03-07.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis~clinical at eMedicine. "Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis Clinical Presentation". Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "CMV | Overview | Cytomegalovirus and Congenital CMV Infection". U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Archived from the original on 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  9. ↑ Ray K, Bala M (February 2014). "Human Cytomegalovirus Infection". In Kumar B, Gupta S (eds.). Sexually Transmitted Infections (2nd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 399. ISBN   978-8-131-22978-1. Archived from the original on 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  10. ↑ Offermanns S, Rosenthal W (2008). Encyclopedia of Molecular Pharmacology (2nd ed.). Springer. pp.  437–438. ISBN   978-3-540-38916-3.
  11. ↑ Wu L, Pakalnis VA (8 October 2019). Law SK, Charles S, Dahl AA (eds.). "Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Clinical Presentation: History, Physical, Causes". Medscape. Archived from the original on 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  12. ↑ Cheeran MC, Lokensgard JR, Schleiss MR (January 2009). "Neuropathogenesis of congenital cytomegalovirus infection: disease mechanisms and prospects for intervention". Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 22 (1): 99–126, Table of Contents. doi:10.1128/CMR.00023-08. ISSN   0893-8512. PMC   2620634 . PMID   19136436.
  13. ↑ Sadaka A, Giuliari GP (January 2012). "Proliferative vitreoretinopathy: current and emerging treatments". Clinical Ophthalmology. 6: 1325–1333. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S27896 . ISSN   1177-5467. PMC   3429288 . PMID   22942638.
  14. ↑ Foster CS, Vitale AT (2013-03-30). Diagnosis & Treatment of Uveitis. JP Medical Ltd. p. 449. ISBN   978-9-350-25572-8. Archived from the original on 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  15. ↑ "Cytomegalovirus Disease | Adult and Adolescent OI Prevention and Treatment Guidelines". AIDSinfo. U.S. National Institutes of Health. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  16. ↑ "Intravitreal injection". MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-03-16.

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