Clinical features of viral encephalitis with bilateral acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
- Author:
Xuan HOU
1
;
Hong JIANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents;
therapeutic use;
Antiviral Agents;
therapeutic use;
Encephalitis, Viral;
diagnosis;
therapy;
Humans;
Prognosis;
Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute;
diagnosis;
therapy;
Retrospective Studies
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2016;41(10):1106-1110
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
To explore the clinical features of viral encephalitis with acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
Methods: Clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, treatment and prognosis for 6 patients with viral encephalitis and acute retinal necrosis syndrome, who admitted to Xiangya Hospital from October 2013 to March 2015, were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: Clinical features of the six cases are similar. Anti-virus treatment and anti-inflammation therapy can improve the prognosis.
Conclusion: Viral encephalitis with acute retinal necrosis syndrome is common and the neurological physicians need to strengthen the understanding of this disease.