Acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinopathy: A case report | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2020]

Author(s):

1. M. A. Rehman Siddiqui: Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Syed Zohaib Maroof Hussain: Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Irfan Jeeva: Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Raeefuddin Ahmed: Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

A 25-year-old male presented with a complaint of acute visual loss in his right eye for two days. There was a history of visual loss in the left eye six months ago. Comprehensive eye examination showed evidence of posterior uveitis, and a placoid lesion on the right fundus. Further physical examination showed maculopapular rashes on the upper back which was highly suggestive of syphilis. Blood tests for venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) test and fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test were ordered, which were both positive. Ocular syphilis should be suspected in all cases of uveitis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with appropriate antibiotics can prevent permanent visual loss.

Page(s): 1279-1281

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 70, Issue: 7, Year: 2020

Keywords:

syphilis , chorioretinitis and uveitis

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