Incidental Finding of Intraretinal Haemorrhage in a Case of Tuberculous Meningitis
Published: 2022-12-20
Page: 128-131
Issue: 2022 - Volume 5 [Issue 1]
Jesmin Alex *
MGM PG Hostel, Behind MGM Hospital for Women & Child, Kalamboli, Sector 4E, Pincode – 410218, India.
Syed Faraaz Hussain
MGM PG Hostel, Behind MGM Hospital for Women & Child, Kalamboli, Sector 4E, Pincode – 410218, India.
Aesha Hastak
MGM PG Hostel, Behind MGM Hospital for Women & Child, Kalamboli, Sector 4E, Pincode – 410218, India.
Abha Shah
MGM PG Hostel, Behind MGM Hospital for Women & Child, Kalamboli, Sector 4E, Pincode – 410218, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To necessitate the need for an ophthalmology eyecheckup in a case of tuberculous meningitis with sub ILM bleed.
Case History: We present a case of a 19-year-old male with gradual, painless DOV in RE since1 month. History, visual acuity, anterior segment were examined. OCT & fundus photography were recorded. Patient was diagnosed to have extrapulmonary TB with intraretinal haemorrhage in right eye. Patient is on regular medical line of management for anti-tuberculosis therapy and is being followed up.
Discussion: Preretinal haemorrhage occur between posterior hyaloid & ILM. Sub-ILM haemorrhages leads to visual impairment and can lead to transient visual loss with possibilties of self-resolution.
Conclusion: Therefore it is mandatory to evaluate & necessitate the need for ophthalmology checkup in such patients.
Keywords: Intraretinal haemorrhage, ILM bleed, tuberculous meningitis, extrapulmonary TB