American journal of ophthalmology
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The purpose of this report is to review the clinical variations and natural course of Coats disease, using strict diagnostic guidelines. ⋯ Coats disease is a distinct clinical entity characterized by idiopathic retinal telangiectasia and retinal exudation. It is usually unilateral, occurs mostly in young males, and can cause severe visual loss resulting from exudative retinal detachment. The clinician should follow strict criteria in making the diagnosis, to avoid confusing Coats disease with other forms of exudative retinopathy.
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To report that an avulsed retinal vessel may appear as a tractional retinal detachment on echographic evaluation. ⋯ An avulsed retinal vessel may mimic tractional retinal detachment on echography. Although trained ophthalmic echographers routinely perform both longitudinal and transverse sections during an echographic evaluation, less skilled observers must be aware of the importance of performing both longitudinal and transverse sections for accurate echographic diagnosis.
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Case Reports
Horner's syndrome and dissection of the internal carotid artery after chiropractic manipulation of the neck.
To report a case of Horner's syndrome and dissection of the internal carotid artery after chiropractic manipulation of the neck. ⋯ Acute, painful Horner's syndrome as a manifestation of vascular dissection may be associated with chiropractic manipulation of the neck.
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To compare methods of disinfecting Goldmann tonometer tips inoculated with hepatitis C virus. ⋯ After inoculation of Goldmann tonometer tips with hepatitis C virus, a 5-minute soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide or 70% isopropyl alcohol followed by washing in cold water resulted in the greatest reduction in hepatitis C virus RNA.
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To report a case of tubercular endophthalmitis simulating retinoblastoma. ⋯ This case illustrates that tubercular endophthalmitis with leukocoria and a vitreous mass containing focal calcification may simulate retinoblastoma.