[Multifocal placoid epitheliopathy and anti-hepatitis B vaccination]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1998 Nov;21(9):696-700.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The appearance of ocular pathological outcomes following an hepatitis B vaccination is uncommon. Among them, acute multiple posterior placoid pigment epitheliopathy has been noticed after injections of Engerix B recombinant vaccine. We describe the case of an 11-year-old child who presented this affection following a Genhevac B recombinant vaccine injection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eye Diseases / diagnosis
  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Eye Diseases / pathology
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Pigment Epithelium of Eye / pathology*
  • Product Surveillance, Postmarketing
  • Time Factors
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • GenHevac B Pasteur
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines