Unilateral cytomegalovirus retinochoroiditis and bilateral cytoid bodies in a bisexual man with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Ophthalmology. 1983 Dec;90(12):1577-82.

Abstract

A 42-year-old bisexual man with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, cryptococcal meningitis, disseminated Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare with mycobacteremia, and oropharyngeal candidiasis developed unilateral retinitis and bilateral cotton wool patches. Histopathologic examination revealed unilateral necrotizing retinochoroiditis with virions in retinal and choroidal tissues. Postmortem cultures of retina and choroid were positive for cytomegalovirus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Choroid / pathology
  • Choroiditis / pathology*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Retina / pathology
  • Retinitis / pathology*