Literature DB >> 21686849

Presumed fungal retinitis associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Sumona Mukherjee1, Cliff Weir, Harold Hammer.   

Abstract

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant growth characterised by the progressive accumulation of mucus-secreting (mucinous) tumour cells within the abdomen and pelvis.1 No previous ophthalmic associations have been reported with this condition. We present a case involving this rare cancer and fungal retinitis. Our patient developed a florid retinitis, which was thought to have a fungal aetiology, most likely because he was immunocompromised. Numerous factors are thought to have contributed to the development of ocular symptoms. He was treated appropriately and recovered his vision well. A holistic, multidisciplinary approach should be adopted when managing these patients.

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Year:  2009        PMID: 21686849      PMCID: PMC3028183          DOI: 10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0345

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  BMJ Case Rep        ISSN: 1757-790X


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Review 1.  Pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Authors:  Robert M Smeenk; Sjoerd C Bruin; Marie-Louise F van Velthuysen; Victor J Verwaal
Journal:  Curr Probl Surg       Date:  2008-08       Impact factor: 1.909

2.  Practice guidelines for the treatment of candidiasis. Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Authors:  J H Rex; T J Walsh; J D Sobel; S G Filler; P G Pappas; W E Dismukes; J E Edwards
Journal:  Clin Infect Dis       Date:  2000-04-20       Impact factor: 9.079

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1.  Mycobiome changes in the vitreous of post fever retinitis patients.

Authors:  Kotakonda Arunasri; Malleswarapu Mahesh; Gumpili Sai Prashanthi; Rajagopalaboopathi Jayasudha; Sama Kalyana Chakravarthy; Mudit Tyagi; Rajeev R Pappuru; Sisinthy Shivaji
Journal:  PLoS One       Date:  2020-11-19       Impact factor: 3.240

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