Abstract
A recent case of childhood dermatomyositis with striking retinopathy is reported. The patient's vision was initially at the 20/80 to 20/100 level with associated macular edema and extensive cotton-wool infarction of the retina. Visual recovery to the level of 20/20 in both eyes was achieved following treatment with high-dose corticosteroids.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Child, Preschool
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Dermatomyositis / complications*
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Electromyography
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Fundus Oculi
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Humans
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Male
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Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
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Prednisone / therapeutic use
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Retinal Diseases / drug therapy
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Retinal Diseases / etiology*
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Retinal Diseases / pathology
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Retinal Diseases / physiopathology
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Vision, Ocular / drug effects
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Vision, Ocular / physiology
Substances
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Prednisone
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Methylprednisolone