Toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis and hydrocephalus
Rekhi, G.S.; Sharma, D.P.; Sharma, P.; Prabhakar, G.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 39(3): 136-137
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4738 PMID: 1841891 Document Number: 387475
A child presenting with hydrocephalus with extensive inactive retinochoroiditis and his mother with a healed toxoplasmic scar is being discussed. Maternal ocular examination in each case of hydrocephalus is recommended, as uveitis work up of the child is often unrewarding.
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