Joseph D Boss, MD » Miscellaneous

  • Intravitreal Parasitic Cyst

    Oct 18 2020 by Joseph D Boss, MD

    Ultrawidefield image of a free-floating intravitreal cyst concerning for a parasitic larva infection in an 11-year-old boy with unilateral posterior uveitis. Subsequent MRI of the brain revealed concerns for neurocysticercosis; the patient underwent successful vitrectomy and en bloc cyst extraction.

    Photographer: Joseph Boss, MD; Retina Specialists of Michigan, Grand Rapids MI

    Condition/keywords: cystic lesion, parasitic cyst

  • Acute Syphilitic Posterior Placoid Chorioretinitis (ASPPC)

    May 12 2021 by Joseph D Boss, MD

    Ultra-widefield fundus photograph of a 36-year-old male with acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis. Subsequent testing reviewed a positive RPR 1:256 and positive syphilis antibody.

    Photographer: Joseph Boss, MD; Retina Specialists of Michigan

    Condition/keywords: acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis, syphilitis uveitis