Cytomegalovirus retinitis in a child with lymphoblastic lymphoma

A child suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma on chemotherapy presented with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with ganciclovir resulted in successful healing of CMV retinitis with restoration of visual acuity.

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Published in:Memo - Magazine of European medical oncology 2015-06, Vol.8 (2), p.148-151
Main Authors: Ansari, Shahla, Kiumarsi, Azadeh, Rostami, Tahereh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oncology
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Summary:A child suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma on chemotherapy presented with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with ganciclovir resulted in successful healing of CMV retinitis with restoration of visual acuity.
ISSN:1865-5041
1865-5076
DOI:10.1007/s12254-015-0195-7