[Cytomegalovirus retinitis after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation: a case report and literature review]

Zhonghua Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2003 Jun;24(6):312-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To report a case with cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR) after bone marrow transplantation (BMT). A review of the literature and possible mechanisms were presented.

Methods: Case report and literature review.

Results: The patient received large dose of immunosuppressants after allo-BMT appeared CMV infection. There were bleeding and effusion around the ocular vessels. The patient improved after anti-CMV therapy.

Conclusion: Patients who undergone allo-BMT were in immunosuppressed condition, when continuous CMV antigenemia and antigenuremia were detected, associated with characteristic change in retinitis, CMVR could be diagnosed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / drug therapy
  • Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Transplantation, Homologous