Case Report February 01, 2011 February 01, 2011

Acute retinal necrosis due to herpes simplex resulting in endofthalmitis: case report

DOI: 10.1590/S0034-72802011000100009

The acute retinal necrosis is a rare and devastating necrotizing retinitis, which can be caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. It typically affects healthy patients of all ages. This study report a case of 18 year-old healthy male patient, with the the diagnosis of the acute retinal necrosis due to herpes simplex, and presents its clinical and ultrassonographic features. The acute retinal necrosis results in endofthalmitis because of lack of early diagnosis and therapy.