[Birdshot chorioretinopathy: systemic therapy with corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]

Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 1990 Aug;197(2):159-61. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1046261.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The symptoms and clinical course of a case of birdshot chorioretinopathy are described. The patient was a 40-year-old woman. The condition can be treated with two types of medication, i.e., steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Both appear to have a beneficial effect. Overall, however, the prognosis for this rare disease of unknown etiology remains uncertain. Given the slow progressive course, with spontaneous remissions and exacerbations, it is extremely difficult to evaluate the success of different forms of therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Chorioretinitis / diagnosis
  • Chorioretinitis / drug therapy*
  • Diclofenac / administration & dosage
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Fluocortolone / administration & dosage*
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects

Substances

  • Diclofenac
  • Fluocortolone