Non-tuberculous mycobacterial ocular infection masquerading as choroidal tumour – a diagnostic conundrum

2019/07/05 by Khy Ching Yeap, Premala Devi Sivagurunathan, Yeap, Khy Ching +5
Medicine · Veterinary · #Mycobacterium research and diagnosis #Infectious Diseases and Mycology #Actinomycetales infections and treatment

paper · doi:10.3205/oc000114

Abstract

NTM ocular infections are rare, challenging to diagnose, and potentially sight threatening. Early recognition and prompt treatment is life and vision saving.

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