Chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis refers to inflammation of the retina and choroid. As a delayed sequelae, it is one of the causes of calcification of the globe. It is often considered a form of posterior uveitis.

Pathology

Etiology

• various congenital infections such as
  • rubella: ocular rubella
  • cytomegalovirus: ocular cytomegalovirus 
  • toxoplasmosis: ocular toxoplasmosis
• as a ocular manifestation of tuberculosis
• syphilis: syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis

Siehe auch:

• toxoplasmic chorioretinitis
• syphilitische Chorioretinitis
• tuberculous chorioretinitis

und weiter:

• ocular toxoplasmosis