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  • Title: Retinal Manifestations of Juvenile Dermatomyositis: Case Report of Bilateral Diffuse Chorioretinopathy with Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy and Review of the Literature.
    Author: Choi RY, Swan RJ, Hersh A, Vitale AT.
    Journal: Ocul Immunol Inflamm; 2018; 26(6):929-933. PubMed ID: 28448730.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To review a case of bilateral diffuse chorioretinopathy as a presenting sign of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) and review the literature regarding retinal manifestations associated with this disease. METHODS: Review of case record and literature regarding retinal manifestations related to juvenile dermatomyositis. RESULTS: A 13-year-old girl presented with bilateral diffuse chorioretinopathy as the presenting sign of juvenile dermatomyositis. A review of the literature suggests that retinopathy associated with JDM is a rare finding that is symptomatic to patients and often responds to systemic treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis. This is also the first documented case of paracentral acute middle maculopathy in the setting of juvenile dermatomyositis. CONCLUSION: Chorioretinopathy is a rare finding in juvenile dermatomyositis. While all patients with JDM likely do not warrant screening ophthalmologic examinations, any patient who has visual symptoms should have a careful dilated examination to evaluate for retinopathy or steroid-induced cataracts.
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