Extensive retinal neovascularization as a late finding in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with immune recovery uveitis

Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Apr 15;36(8):1063-6. doi: 10.1086/374050. Epub 2003 Apr 3.

Abstract

Sixteen human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients with inactive cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis who had discontinued systemic anti-CMV therapy while receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) were prospectively observed. Fifteen patients developed immune recovery uveitis (IRU); 3 of the patients developed extensive retinal neovascularization, 1 of whom required vitrectomy for recurrent vitreous hemorrhages. These late complications indicate a need for continued ophthalmologic follow-up of HIV-infected patients who have a history of CMV retinitis, even for individuals who have not required anti-CMV therapy for >4 years.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retinal Neovascularization / etiology*
  • Retinal Neovascularization / immunology
  • Uveitis / complications*
  • Uveitis / immunology