Serous retinal detachment of the macula associated with cat scratch disease.

PURPOSE: We studied an unusual ocular manifestation of cat scratch disease.

METHODS

We examined a patient who had a serous retinal detachment of the macula with vision loss out of proportion to her retinal findings.

RESULTS

The patient was found to have cat scratch disease by antibody titers.

CONCLUSION

Cat scratch disease should be considered in patients with a serous neurosensory retinal detachment of the macula and a history of cat exposure or systemic signs or symptoms consistent with the disease.