Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A case of accelerated recovery in acute retinal pigment epitheliitis with early methylprednisolone intervention |
| Authors: |
Anchal Tripathi, Sonali Bhalla, Lav Pathak, Perwez Khan |
| Source: |
Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 25, Iss 3, Pp 180-183 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Ophthalmology |
| Subject Terms: |
acute retinal pigment epitheliitis, krill’s, disease, optical coherence tomography, scotoma, Ophthalmology, RE1-994 |
| More Details: |
We present a compelling case of acute retinal pigment epitheliitis (ARPE), also known as Krill’s disease, in a 26-year-old female ophthalmology resident, emphasizing the significance of early intervention and its impact on rapid symptom resolution. Comprehensive ocular examination, fluorescein angiography, and spectral domain-optical coherence tomography were employed for the diagnosis. The patient received pulsed methylprednisolone therapy that was initiated promptly due to professional exigencies. Within 3 days of initiating the methylprednisolone therapy, most of the symptoms, including central scotoma and visual impairment, resolved remarkably. This accelerated recovery challenges the conventional notion of ARPE as a self-limiting condition. The case underscores the importance of individualized treatment strategies in professional contexts, where swift resolution is imperative. Advanced imaging techniques, particularly spectral domain-optical coherence tomography, play a pivotal role in both diagnosis and monitoring the disease progression. Further research is crucial to refine the treatment protocols and unravel the intricacies of ARPE pathophysiology. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2090-4835 |
| Relation: |
https://journals.lww.com/djop/fulltext/2024/25030/a_case_of_accelerated_recovery_in_acute_retinal.8.aspx; https://doaj.org/toc/2090-4835 |
| DOI: |
10.4103/djo.djo_11_24 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/acffedcba58943fba4b03938fd7b6b6a |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.ffedcba58943fba4b03938fd7b6b6a |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
