Retinal and Choroidal Manifestations of Selected Systemic Diseases
Author | : J. Fernando Arévalo |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 545 |
Release | : 2012-08-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461436461 |
ISBN-13 | : 146143646X |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This text presents current information on retinal and choroidal manifestations of systemic diseases from leading experts in the field. Topics include retinal and choroidal manifestations of AIDS, pediatric diseases, toxicity of systemic drugs, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis (DUSN), viral and fungal diseases, sarcoidosis, Behçet's disease, carotid artery and renal diseases, changes related to pregnancy, intraocular lymphoma, and more. Their knowledge and experience will assist ophthalmologists, retina specialists, uveitis and ocular oncology specialists, and general physicians approach a level of knowledge about retinal and choroidal manifestations of systemic diseases to benefit patients in everyday clinical practice.