Enhanced Depth Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography of Endogenous Fungal Chorioretinitis
This case report describes findings in a patient with endogenous fungal chorioretinitis. A man in his mid-30s with a history of chronic alcohol-related pancreatitis complicated by pseudocyst formation presented with a 2-week history of fever and floaters in both eyes. The patient was receiving total parenteral nutrition via a percutaneous intravenous central catheter during the previous 3 months. Blood cultures obtained at admission grew Candida albicans and intravenous treatment was initiated with micafungin sodium and fluconazole. Echocardiography revealed a large right atrial vegetation and computed tomography of the chest demonstrated multiple septic emboli. The patient’s percutaneous intravenous central catheter ...
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