[Serpiginous-Like Choroiditis: literature Review].

OBJECTIVE

To provide a complete picture and to improve understanding of the serpiginous-like choroiditis caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Literature review of serpiginous-like choroiditis. A number of scientific search engines were searched including Medline (PubMed), Scielo, and Cochrane Library. Using MeSH and DeCS terms.

RESULTS

107 articles were obtained, of which 44 met inclusion criteria.

DISCUSSION: serpiginous-like choroiditis is described as its etiology, pathogenesis, ocular findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment.

CONCLUSIONS

Modern studies are needed to understand the pathophysiology, new diagnostic strategies, and future treatments of serpiginous-like choroiditis