[Tuberculous retinitis with associated periphlebitis].

CASE REPORT: A female 23 years old, from Equador, was referred to us because of a vision decrease in her left eye. Fundus exploration demonstrated an inflammatory chorioretinal lesion with associated periphlebitis. Serology results showed positive for PPD. A vitreous biopsy was carried out together with tuberculosis prophylactic treatment with isoniacide (300 mg/day); the clinical findings improved. Finally, PCR test was positive for mycobacterium tuberculosis. In consequence, therapeutic treatment for tuberculosis was initiated.

DISCUSSION: Due to the current increase in prevalence of tuberculosis, we should always take this into account as a possible etiology when dealing with cases of chorioretinitis.