Abstract
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides fast, non-contact and reproducible high-resolution imaging of the posterior pole. With improving resolution down to 1 μm and the ability to clearly define anatomical layers, OCT plays an ever-increasing role in the management of uveitis. Diagnostically, the ability to observe alteration in the reflectivity, thickness and retinal architecture is invaluable in understanding the pathophysiology of some uveitic conditions. Whilst there are general agreements on anatomical layer and nomenclature of the inner retinal layers, the same is less so for the outer retinal layers. In 2014, the IN OCT group produced a consensus statement on the four distinct hyper-reflective outer retinal bands (Staurenghi et al. 2014). From the outermost to the innermost are the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)/Bruch’s membrane complex, the interdigitation zone (IZ), the ellipsoid zone (EZ) and the external limiting membrane (ELM) (Staurenghi et al. 2014). The term ‘zone’ is used when tissues within a region cannot be clearly delineated with current technology. With enhanced depth imaging, choroidal vasculature and thickness can also be both qualitatively and quantitatively measured. This is particularly helpful in uveitic conditions such as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome, sympathetic ophthalmia (SO), Behcet’s disease and choroidal granuloma.
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Keywords
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Retinal Pigment Epithelium
- Outer Nuclear Layer
- Subretinal Fluid
- Serous Retinal Detachment
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1 Introduction
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides fast, non-contact and reproducible high-resolution imaging of the posterior pole. With improving resolution down to 1 μm and the ability to clearly define anatomical layers, OCT plays an ever-increasing role in the management of uveitis. Diagnostically, the ability to observe alteration in the reflectivity, thickness and retinal architecture is invaluable in understanding the pathophysiology of some uveitic conditions. Whilst there are general agreements on anatomical layer and nomenclature of the inner retinal layers, the same is less so for the outer retinal layers. In 2014, the IN OCT group produced a consensus statement on the four distinct hyper-reflective outer retinal bands (Staurenghi et al. 2014). From the outermost to the innermost are the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)/Bruch’s membrane complex, the interdigitation zone (IZ), the ellipsoid zone (EZ) and the external limiting membrane (ELM) (Staurenghi et al. 2014). The term ‘zone’ is used when tissues within a region cannot be clearly delineated with current technology. With enhanced depth imaging, choroidal vasculature and thickness can also be both qualitatively and quantitatively measured. This is particularly helpful in uveitic conditions such as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome, sympathetic ophthalmia (SO), Behcet’s disease and choroidal granuloma.
From a management perspective, OCT is useful in documenting longitudinal changes and resolution of complications, e.g. cystoid macular oedema (CMO), subretinal fluid and choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM). Specific OCT changes associated with uveitic conditions [e.g. hyper-reflectivity of the outer retina seen in acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE)] often resolve with treatment, making OCT ideal for assessing treatment response. Prognostically, OCT can be used to predict visual outcome. Patients with disruption of EZ and thinning at the fovea are significantly associated with worse visual acuity (Forooghian et al. 2009). It can also be used to detect the presence of vitreomacular traction (VMT), epiretinal membrane (ERM), foveal atrophy and lamellar holes that can adversely affect the visual outcome.
The main limitation of OCT in uveitis is that any hyper-reflective structures will cast shadows and may mask underlying disorder. Additionally, media opacities (e.g. haemorrhage and vitritis) and movement artefacts can significantly degrade image quality. Finally compared to angiography, OCT can be falsely negative in the presence of leakage.
Whilst uveitic condition often presents with nonspecific inflammatory changes (Fig. 25.1), some have distinct manifestations on OCT. The following chapter will aim to highlight some of the prototypical changes associated with uveitic conditions.
2 Macular Oedema
Many uveitic conditions may cause vision loss through reactive macular oedema. Three patterns of macular oedema have been described (Markomichelakis et al. 2004):
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Diffuse – increased retinal thickness, multiple hyporeflective spaces and separation of retinal lamellae (Fig. 25.2)
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Cystoid – well-defined intra-retinal cystoid spaces in the retina (Fig. 25.3)
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Serous detachment – separation of the neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelial-Bruch’s membrane complex
Vitreoretinal interface disorders are another potential complications of uveitis and can be seen on OCT as epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction or macular hole formation. The ability to detect and measure macular oedema through qualitative and quantitative measures has led to new study designs for the management of uveitic eye disease.
3 Idiopathic Inflammatory Chorioretinopathies
3.1 Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome (MEWDS)
This transient disorder typically presents in young adults with photopsia and manifests fundoscopically as multiple small, white dots in the posterior pole. Acute presentations demonstrate disruption of the photoreceptor ellipsoid zone (EZ) and interdigitation zone (IZ) (Fig. 25.4a, b) (de Bats et al. 2014; Kanis and van Norren 2006). The disruption may either be diffuse or multifocal. This may be associated with choroidal thickening on enhanced depth imaging OCT (EDI-OCT) and small round hyper-reflective points in other layers such as the ganglion cell layer (de Bats et al. 2014). During follow-up, reconstitution of the EZ occurs gradually over several weeks to months (Li and Kishi 2009) (Fig. 25.5). In some cases, this occurs with an intermediary appearance of small dome-shaped hyper-reflective material that eventually flattens (Amin 2006; Hashimoto and Kishi 2015). En face OCT at the level of the ellipsoid zone may display large patchy areas of hyporeflection corresponding to the diffuse areas of EZ attenuation (de Bats et al. 2014).
3.2 Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
Patients with this acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) present with multiple, deep, creamy-white plaques of ½ to 1 disc diameter in size in the posterior pole. Unilateral presentation may also occur. The creamy plaques may be represented on OCT as outer retinal hyper-reflective material with sparing of the middle and inner retina (Scheufele et al. 2005; Souka et al. 2006) (Fig. 25.6). Marked anterior displacement of the neurosensory retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) due to choroidal inflammation may occur (Lim et al. 2006). Areas of turbid subretinal fluid with overlying hyper-reflective material on the RPE (Birnbaum et al. 2010; Lee et al. 2011) and large intra-retinal cysts (Montero et al. 2011) are also described in the acute phase (Fig. 25.7). Serous detachments may be so significant as to mimic Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (Wickremasignhe and Lim 2010). The fluid may become loculated by dividing intra-retinal septa (Lee et al. 2011).
In the convalescent phase, there is rapid resolution of the intra-retinal and subretinal fluid (Birnbaum et al. 2010). This occurs in conjunction with disruption or loss of the IZ, EZ, ELM and outer nuclear layer (ONL). As further repair occurs, there is a variable restoration of outer retinal and RPE elements (Lee et al. 2011) with some cases displaying persistent thinning of the ONL, EZ attenuation and RPE atrophy (Scheufele et al. 2005) (Fig. 25.8).
3.3 Relentless Placoid Chorioretinopathy (RPC)
Relentless placoid chorioretinopathy (RPC) also known as ampiginous choroiditis is a related but distinct entity to APMPPE. Whilst initial presentation may be similar, patients with ampiginous choroiditis have prolonged clinical course marred with multiple recurrences. In the acute stages, OCT over the placoid lesions can show pigment epithelial detachment associated with hyper-reflectivity of the ganglion cell layer and the inner and the outer nuclear layers (Amer and Florescu 2008) (Fig. 25.9). In the resolution phase, OCT over the placoid scar shows RPE atrophy with associated window defect. However, in contrast to serpiginous chorioretinopathy, retinal and choroidal thickness in RPC is preserved (Dolz-Marco et al. 2014) (Fig. 25.10).
3.4 Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Birdshot chorioretinopathy (BCR) is a typically progressive posterior uveitis characterized by vitritis, small non-pigmented yellow-white spots predominantly of the nasal fundus and vasculitis and complicated by cystoid macular oedema (CMO). Macular oedema is a common vision-threatening complication of BCR. As described in a previous section, the oedema may be cystoid, diffuse, subretinal fluid or related to epiretinal membrane (Monnet et al. 2007). Classic birdshot lesions can be subtly appreciated as increased transmission of OCT signal to the sclera through the RPE and choroid (Keane et al. 2013) (Fig. 25.11a). Vitritis may be seen as hyper-reflective foci in the lucent background of the vitreous cavity (Fig. 25.11b). Patients with BCR may have suprachoroidal fluid on EDI-OCT (enhanced depth imaging OCT), and there is evidence that the amount of fluid may correlate with photopsias (Birnbaum et al. 2014). Other features include EZ loss, RPE disruption, possible choroidal thinning and outer retinal hyper-reflective lesions or ‘clumps’ (Keane et al. 2013). Such changes may occur outside the macula and require extra-macular scanning to be detected.
3.5 Serpiginous Choroiditis
This disorder is typically characterized by a progressive and recurrent inflammation extending from the optic disc in a centrifugal manner. The active edge of inflammation is a creamy-white colour in the deep layers. The old lesions are seen as atrophic with variable pigment change. It may be complicated by choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Active lesions appear as hyper-reflectivities only in the outer retina (van Velthoven et al. 2006), disruption of the EZ and RPE (Arantes et al. 2011) (Fig. 25.12) or cystic macular oedema (Punjabi et al. 2008). En face OCT represents the new inflammation as hyper-reflectivity in the outer retina adjacent to the previous inflammation (van Velthoven et al. 2006). Atrophic, chronic lesions are characterized by subsistence of the retina due to loss of outer retinal elements such as the ONL, EZ and RPE (Arantes et al. 2011). Increased transmission through to the choroid is a secondary consequence. Lesions complicated by CNV will display OCT evidence of CNV (Punjabi et al. 2008) depending on the duration of the neovascularization and the involvement of the retina in the primary pathology.
Fundus autofluorescence is a useful adjunctive modality for identifying new lesions as hyper-autofluorescent and chronic lesions as hypo-autofluorescence or absent autofluorescence (Arantes et al. 2011).
3.6 Multifocal Choroiditis with Panuveitis and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
Previously thought to be separate entities, it has been proffered that punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) is indistinguishable from multifocal choroiditis (MFC) (Spaide et al. 2013). Both manifest multifocal white-yellow deep infiltrates that may become punched-out scars but had previously been separated by the presence of visible inflammatory cells, lesion size or refractive correction. For the purposes of this section, they will be considered together. Active lesions of MFC may appear as dome-shaped sub-RPE deposits, dehiscence of the RPE, subretinal infiltration and/or loss of the EZ (Channa et al. 2012; Spaide et al. 2013; Vance et al. 2011a). The choroid appears largely uninvolved on multimodal imaging including EDI-OCT (Spaide et al. 2013) but may have increased transmission defects from RPE disruption (Vance et al. 2011a, b). Vitreal cells may be visible in the scans. Chronic lesions may show variable presence of the normal outer retinal lamellae or persistent elevation or the absence of the RPE (Channa et al. 2012; Spaide et al. 2013). CNV can complicate MFC and it may be difficult to distinguish it from a new acute MFC lesion. CNV may be associated with subretinal heterogeneous material and round hyporeflective structures suggestive of a vascular lumen (Spaide et al. 2013) (Fig. 25.13).
3.7 Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy (AMN)
Prior to OCT and infrared imaging, this condition was clinically detected as subtle, lobular macular red-brown retinal lesions in patients presenting with paracentral scotomas.
There are two subtypes of OCT appearance of acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN):
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Outer retinal AMN was the first to be demonstrated with OCT. Time-domain OCT in the acute presentation showed hyper-reflectivity of the outer retina (Feigl and Haas 2000). On spectral domain OCT (SD-OCT) in the very early presentation, there may be outer retinal hyper-reflectivity followed by focal EZ, IZ and RPE disruption and ONL thinning on spectral domain machines (Monson et al. 2007; Fawzi et al. 2012; Hughes et al. 2009). The EZ re-establishes over time as the condition improves, but ONL thinning and IZ hyporeflectivity thinning may persist (Fawzi et al. 2012; Vance et al. 2011b).
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Middle maculopathy was identified later in patients with the same demographics, clinical symptoms, fundoscopic findings and infrared reflectance patterns. OCT shows hyper-reflectivity of the INL with shadowing of deeper structures but no focal attenuation (Sarraf et al. 2013). Convalescent images displayed subsequent atrophy of the INL (Sarraf et al. 2013). Whilst it was originally thought that this middle maculopathy might be pathognomonic, it has since been demonstrated in retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, prolonged globe compression and haemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease, retinal vasculitis and Purtscher-like retinopathy (Chen et al. 2015; Rahimy et al. 2014; Yu et al. 2015).
It has been postulated that these two patterns represent capillary ischaemia from interruption of the superficial (inner) retinal capillary plexus or deep (outer) retinal capillary plexus (Yu et al. 2014).
3.8 Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy (AZOOR)
The definition of AZOOR is variable. This section refers to otherwise well patients with an initial presentation of photopsia or diminished night vision, well-defined scotoma or enlarged blind spot without any visible fundus abnormality or features consistent with alternative diagnoses.
OCT in the acute phase shows diffuse loss of ellipsoid zone and interdigitation zone in the involved area as determined by ERG, visual field or autofluorescence (Li and Kishi 2007; Mrejen et al. 2014). Treatment with local or systemic immune suppression has been shown to promote at least partial reconstitution of these lamellae in areas with intact outer nuclear layers (Spaide et al. 2008).
In the chronic phase, patients develop a trizonal appearance with normal OCT outside the area of AZOOR, subretinal material in active areas and atrophy of photoreceptors, RPE and choroid in the chronic areas (Mrejen et al. 2014). Other studies with EDI-OCT report that choroidal thickness is unaffected but confirm the attenuation of the ellipsoid zone and reduced or absent outer nuclear layer (Fujiwara et al. 2010). Epiretinal membrane is common (Fujiwara et al. 2010).
3.9 Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem, idiopathic, non-caseating granulomatous disease. It may affect the anterior segment, retina, optic nerve or choroid. On OCT imaging, retinal and optic nerve head granulomas appear as inner retinal, hyper-reflective nodules protruding into the vitreous (Goldberg et al. 2015). The surrounding tissue is disturbed; there is reduced signal transmission to outer retinal structures, and there may be subretinal fluid (Goldberg et al. 2015). Lesions regress but may not ever completely dissolve (Goldberg et al. 2015). Choroidal granulomas may be identified on EDI-OCT as homogenous lesions that may be isoreflective or hyporeflective relative to the surrounding choroid (Invernizzi et al. 2015; Rostaqui et al. 2014). The overlying choriocapillaris is compressed (Modi et al. 2013). The lesions may be round or lobulated and only half will have well-defined margins (Invernizzi et al. 2015).
3.10 Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) Syndrome and Sympathetic Ophthalmia
Given their clinical, ophthalmological, histopathological and imaging similarities, these two conditions shall be discussed together in the context of OCT appearance. Choroidal thickening, an undulating RPE and serous retinal detachments characterize the acute phase (Figs. 25.16 and 25.17) (Fong et al. 2011; Ishihara et al. 2009). Wavy, hyper-reflective lines traversing and bridging the entirety of the subretinal fluid pockets can be seen (Tsjuikawa et al. 2005). These may represent fibrinous septa (de Smet and Rao 2005) and are responsible for the loculation of fluid compartments seen on fluorescein fundus angiography (FFA) (Yamaguchi et al. 2007). The EZ may be thickened and irregular (Gupta et al. 2009). Hyper-reflective dots, potentially representing small vessels of the choriocapillaris that are present in normal EDI-OCT, have been shown to be less numerous in the acute stage of disease (Fong et al. 2011). Single-layer RPE analysis demonstrates small elevations that correspond to areas of punctate hyperfluorescence on FFA, and troughs in the RPE correspond to hypofluorescent lines on FFA (Gupta et al. 2009). Within a week of steroid therapy, serous retinal detachment starts to resolve (Fig. 25.18), and by 1 month, 75 % of detachments are completely resolved (Ishihara et al. 2009). EZ integrity is reconstituted more gradually and may take 3 months (Ishihara et al. 2009). In the convalescent phase, there is marked, rapid reduction in the choroidal thickness to normal levels after initiation of steroid therapy within 3–14 days (Maruko et al. 2011). In chronic cases of VKH, the choroid is likely to be thinner than control eyes (da Silva et al. 2013). It may be possible to use EDI-OCT measurements of choroidal thickness to gauge treatment response or disease recurrence. Dalen-Fuchs nodules that are seen with both conditions have previously been characterized histologically into three types (Reynard et al. 1985). Type 1 consists of focal hyperplasia and aggregation of RPE cells. Type 2 consists of epithelioid cells and lymphocytes covered by intact dome of RPE. Type 3 consists of degeneration of RPE and release of disorganized Dalen-Fuchs nodule into the subretinal space. With SD-OCT, it is possible to distinguish between the types; however the clinical significance of the different types remains unclear (Figs. 25.19 and 25.20).
4 Infectious Posterior Uveitis
4.1 Bacterial Posterior Uveitis
4.1.1 Acute Syphilitic Posterior Placoid Chorioretinitis
In the acute phase of a macular placoid syphilitic lesion, the OCT demonstrates disruption or loss of the EZ and ELM (Brito et al. 2011) (Fig. 25.21). There may also be subretinal fluid (Joseph et al. 2007; Pichi et al. 2014). The choroid can appear infiltrated with hyper-reflective dots and reduction in the number and size of visible vascular structures (Brito et al. 2011; Pichi et al. 2014).
As the condition is treated, prominent nodular elevations of the RPE are seen (Pichi et al. 2014). After treatment is completed, the subretinal fluid resolves, and the normal foveal lamination is restored (Brito et al. 2011; Joseph et al. 2007; Pichi et al. 2014) (Fig. 25.22). The choroidal infiltration also resolves (Pichi et al. 2014). Rare cases may fail to recover normal foveal anatomy and are associated with a worse final acuity (Pichi et al. 2014).
4.1.2 Tuberculous Chorioretinitis
The principal difficulty with tuberculous (TB) uveitis is the confirmation of a case. As such, the literature contains many potential or probable cases rather than definite cases. The OCT imaging itself is therefore coupled with this diagnostic uncertainty, and there are no proven pathognomonic imaging features. The following paragraphs describe the various clinical appearances ascribed to TB uveitis and the corresponding imaging.
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Focal TB chorioretinitis
A focal choroidal granuloma is seen as a localized elevation and thickening of the choroid with possible subretinal fluid (Goldberg and Jabs 2015; Saxena et al. 2013) (Fig. 25.23). Within the subretinal fluid area, there may be a point of adhesion between the neurosensory retina and RPE-Bruch’s membrane with the overlying hyper-reflective retina (Salman et al. 2006) (Figs. 25.24 and 25.25).
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Tuberculous serpiginous-like choroiditis (TB-SLC)
TB-SLC starts as unilateral, multifocal lesions that coalesce and involve the periphery (Vasconcelos-Santos et al. 2010) in comparison to the bilateral, disc centric lesions of classic serpiginous choroiditis (SC).
OCT imaging in TB-SLC is similar to classic SC. Active lesions show hyper-reflective and blurred outer retinal layers and RPE. There may be some elevation of the retina and RPE by the underlying choroid (Rifkin et al.). As the lesions heal, the outer retina displays irregular lumpy elevations that progresses to atrophy of the outer retina, RPE and choroid (Bansal et al. 2011; Rifkin et al. 2015).
4.1.3 Bartonella henselae Neuroretinitis
Also called cat scratch disease (CSD), this condition is manifested clinically by optic nerve swelling with the appearance of a macular star of exudate. In the acute phase, OCT demonstrates outer plexiform cystic oedema emanating from the disc and macular serous detachment (Habot-Wilner et al. 2011; Stewart et al. 2005). As the fluid is reabsorbed in the convalescent phase, the lipid precipitates in the outer plexiform layer to form a macular star. The precipitates are seen as hyper-reflective elements in the outer plexiform layer (Habot-Wilner et al. 2011).
4.2 Viral Posterior Uveitis
4.2.1 Herpes Retinitis
Herpes simplex virus (HSV), herpes zoster virus and cytomegalovirus (CMV) are potential causes of infectious necrotizing retinitis. This may be manifested as various clinical syndromes including acute retinal necrosis (ARN) and progressive outer retinal necrosis (PORN). Most reports on OCT imaging relate to PORN and CMV retinitis because of difficulty obtaining quality OCT images of the peripheral retina and the presence of dense vitritis. Retinitis due to these herpes viruses all appears similar on OCT imaging in the acute phase. At presentation of an acute lesion with active white retinal necrosis, the OCT demonstrates outer retinal oedema and inner retinal hyper-reflectivity (Arichkia et al. 2016; Blair et al. 2007; Narayanan and Kuppermann 2006; Yeh et al. 2010) (Fig. 25.26). Over weeks to months with antiviral treatment, the retina undergoes cystic oedema and subsequent profound atrophy (Blair et al. 2007; Sun et al. 2012; Yeh et al. 2010). Due to the slower nature of CMV retinitis, the OCT images may display partial atrophy and inflammation simultaneously. Figure 25.27 shows a resolved CMV retinitis.
4.2.2 Coxsackie Virus Maculopathy
Also known as unilateral acute idiopathic maculopathy (UAIM), this condition has a strong association with coxsackievirus infection (Beck et al. 2004). Acute infection is seen as subfoveal neurosensory retinal detachment with hyper-reflective debris on the apical side of the RPE, possibly representing photoreceptor outer segments (Jung et al. 2012). During convalescence, the neurosensory detachment resolves, and the outer retinal layers appear disrupted (Jung et al. 2012).
In the resolved phase, there is almost complete restoration of foveal anatomy but with some residual disruption of the EZ (Srour et al. 2013). The RPE may appear slightly elevated and thickened (Srour et al. 2013).
4.2.3 Dengue Maculopathy
Dengue fever can cause ocular complications in up to 10 % of patients (Su et al. 2007). Acute macular findings in such cases can include diffuse retinal thickening, cystoid macular oedema or a foveolitis seen as thickening and high reflectivity of the outer retina (Teoh et al. 2010) (Fig. 25.28). Return to normal anatomy occurs over 1 month, but up to 60 % have persistent paracentral scotomas at 2 years (Teoh et al. 2010).
4.3 Fungal Posterior Uveitis
4.3.1 Candida Chorioretinitis
Ocular candidiasis may present with predominantly vitreal pathology with or without chorioretinal lesions. In cases with chorioretinal abscesses, early or small lesions show protrusion of material at the level of the RPE into the outer retina. More significant lesions may demonstrate a hyper-reflective, elevated lesion protruding into the vitreoretinal interface with significant shadowing of the underlying layers (Cho et al. 2007). Elevation of the adjacent RPE suggests a choroidal origin (Lavine and Mititelu 2015). In the resolved state, smaller lesions gradually regress with reformation of the external limiting membrane but with residual RPE irregularity (Cho et al. 2007). The more advanced lesions also regress with flattening of the vitreoretinal protrusion, and the affected retina is replaced by a full-thickness hyper-reflectivity indicative of scar formation (Lavine and Mititelu 2015).
4.4 Parasitic Posterior Uveitis
4.4.1 Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis
Acute toxoplasmosis infection by replicating tachyzoites may produce two clinical manifestations: classic toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis and punctate outer retinal toxoplasmosis (PORT).
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Classic retinal toxoplasmosis
Acute retinal infection will be represented on OCT as thickening, hyper-reflectivity and disruption of the entire neurosensory retina that gives a ‘smudge’-like appearance (Fig. 25.29) (Goldenberg et al. 2013; Oréfice et al. 2006). The full-thickness involvement of the retina helps distinguish toxoplasmic retinal infection from a cotton wool spot that shows relative sparing of the outer retina (Kurup et al. 2014). Other findings include possible subretinal fluid (Diniz et al. 2011) and thickening of the posterior hyaloid with partial detachment over the lesion (Goldenberg et al. 2013). The underlying choroid is significantly thickened on enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) scans, and this returns to normal during resolution (Goldenberg et al. 2013). In some eyes, hyper-reflective spherical deposits may be detected at the vitreoretinal interface. These may be remote from the infective focus and may occur along retinal vessels (Guagnini et al. 2007; Oréfice et al. 2013). As the lesion heals, these deposits may be incorporated into the inner retina and then dissolved (Goldenberg et al. 2013).
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Punctate outer retinal toxoplasmosis (PORT)
Acute infection of the outer retina and RPE appears as hyper-reflectivity of the inner retina with shadowing of the outer retina and a focally detached posterior hyaloid face (Oréfice et al. 2007). There may also be subretinal fluid accumulation and fluid accumulation in the outer retina in a cystic-like appearance (Lujan 2014).
For both subtypes, as the lesion heals, there is further separation of the hyaloid, epiretinal membrane formation, retinal thinning and permanent loss and disorganization of the outer retinal elements (Fig. 25.30) (Diniz et al. 2011; Oréfice et al. 2006). The residual scar may demonstrate various appearances including retinal atrophy and disorganization with thinning, an elevated retinal scar, deep (outer) retinal scar with excavation or a combination of these patterns (Goldenberg et al. 2013). Some patients may develop vitreomacular traction (Oréfice et al. 2006) or potential full-thickness macular hole (Panos et al. 2013).
4.4.2 Other Parasitic Infections
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Toxocara
Acute Toxocara infection has been imaged as a mobile hyper-reflectivity on the inner retinal surface protruding into the vitreous (Sukuzi et al. 2005; Hashida et al. 2014). A significant granulomatous retinal reaction can occur and appears as hyper-reflectivity in the subretinal space or on the retinal surface (Shimzu et al. 2005). A tractional retinal fold emanating from the granuloma may be observed and on OCT appears as a diffusely hyper-reflective area of the elevated retina and surrounding subretinal fluid (Verallo et al. 2012; Shimzu et al. 2005).
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Diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis (DUSN)
This is a clinical presentation of unilateral retinal wipeout due to a retinal worm infection. OCT in late-phase disease demonstrates predominantly inner retinal thinning with loss of retinal nerve fibre layer (Garcia Filho et al. 2012). On OCT the worm may appear as a hyper-reflective outer retinal structure with surrounding disturbance of retinal lamellae (Garcia Filho et al. 2012). Another case has shown the worm residing on the retinal surface (Cunha et al. 2010).
5 Haemorrhagic Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis (HORV)
A recently described entity, haemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis (HORV), occurs postoperatively and is associated with intraocular use of vancomycin (Witkin et al. 2015). Clinically, the condition may mimic viral retinitis, postoperative endophthalmitis or toxic anterior segment syndrome. The difference is the relative lack of pain and anterior segment inflammation in the presence of severe retinal changes. Prognostically, these patients have very poor visual outcome and often are complicated with neovascular glaucoma. Early OCT changes may show serous retinal detachment, disruption of the outer retinal layers and increased macular oedema with hyper-reflective inner retina (Witkin et al. 2015) (Fig. 25.31). Later OCT may show resolution of retinal oedema and hyper-reflectivity. Hyper-reflective lesions representing hard exudates in the outer plexiform layer may persist (Witkin et al. 2015). Months after onset, OCT may show diffuse atrophy of all retinal layers and loss of outer retinal layers (Figs. 25.32 and 25.33).
6 Posterior Scleritis
Posterior scleritis is a specific form of scleral inflammation with very variable clinical presentation. Up to one third of patients with posterior scleritis have systemic association such as rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, relapsing polychondritis, etc. Clinical features of posterior scleritis are characterized most frequently by serous retinal detachment, swollen optic disc (Fig. 25.34), localized subretinal granuloma and uveitis. Nodular posterior scleritis presents as nodular subretinal mass which can be imaged on OCT (Fig. 25.35). This can be associated with retinal pigment epithelial changes, subretinal fluid, macular oedema and choroidal folds (Agrawal et al. 2016). OCT findings in scleritis are typically nonspecific, and other imaging modalities, e.g. ultrasound and CT, are used to show focal choroidal thickening. Studies reporting on OCT features in posterior scleritis are rare. OCT may show choroidal thickening with associated cystic subretinal spaces which typically resolves with treatment (Erdol et al. 2008).
7 Masquerade Syndromes
7.1 Intraocular Lymphoma
Primary CNS lymphoma is an important differential for panuveitis. Whilst confirmatory testing will require vitreous biopsy or lumbar puncture, various authors have described longitudinal OCT features that may point to a diagnosis of PCNSL (Liu et al. 2012). Early OCT may show hyper-reflective material within the outer retina that obscures EZ and ELM and increased irregularity in the RPE (Fig. 25.36). This is associated with disruption to the outer nuclear layer and outer plexiform layer (Liu et al. 2012). Later OCTs may show RPE elevation accompanied by heterogeneous, hyper-reflective sub-RPE deposits. Importantly, retinal and subretinal deposits may resolve with treatment-making OCT a useful modality to monitor treatment response (Forooghian et al. 2011) (Fig. 25.37).
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