Serous retinal detachment of the macula associated with cat scratch disease

Am J Ophthalmol. 1995 Dec;120(6):796-7. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)72734-5.

Abstract

Purpose: We studied an unusual ocular manifestation of cat scratch disease.

Methods: We examined a patient who had a serous retinal detachment of the macula with vision loss out of proportion to her retinal findings.

Results: The patient was found to have cat scratch disease by antibody titers.

Conclusion: Cat scratch disease should be considered in patients with a serous neurosensory retinal detachment of the macula and a history of cat exposure or systemic signs or symptoms consistent with the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cat-Scratch Disease / complications*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Macula Lutea / pathology*
  • Retinal Detachment / diagnosis
  • Retinal Detachment / etiology*
  • Retinal Detachment / pathology*