Fundus autofluorescence and spectral domain optical coherence tomography in recurrent serpiginous choroiditis: case report

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2011 Feb;19(1):39-41. doi: 10.3109/09273948.2010.515373. Epub 2010 Nov 6.

Abstract

Purpose: To report fundus autofluorescence (FA) and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) findings in serpiginous choroiditis.

Design: Case report.

Methods: SDOCT and FA imaging of a 37-year-old woman with bilateral recurrent serpiginous choroiditis.

Results: Active new lesions disclosed hyperautofluorescence, in contrast to hypoautofluorescent scarred lesions. SDOCT showed increased reflectance of the choroid and deeper retinal layers, along with disruption of the photoreceptor inner and outer segment junction in both active and inactive lesions.

Conclusion: Autofluorescence imaging and SDOCT are useful noninvasive methods for the evaluation of serpiginous choroiditis. Autofluorescence imaging allows identification of recurrences and retinal pigment epithelium involvement in the follow-up of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Choroiditis / diagnosis*
  • Choroiditis / drug therapy
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fluorescence
  • Fundus Oculi*
  • Humans
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Recurrence
  • Retinal Pigment Epithelium / drug effects
  • Retinal Pigment Epithelium / physiopathology
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Cyclosporine
  • Prednisone