Hydroxychloroquine Induced Toxicity Presenting As Bulls Eye Maculopathy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Hydroxychloroquine is a common medication used for rheumatological inflammatory conditions. Retinal toxicity from hydroxychloroquine is rare and irreversible. We present a case of a 38 year old women , diagnosed case of Rheumatic heart disease ( Mitral valve Replacement done) with Rheumatoid Arthritis , taking Tab hydroxychloroquine 200 mg BD since 2 years and developed hydroxychloroquine induced retionopathy diagnosed by evidence of Bulls eye Maculopathy . The appearance of maculopathy in such a short duration can be traced to the high doses that the patient was receiving inappropriate for her height
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Jitesh Jeswani
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