Role of Bedside Ultrasound in CMV Retinitis: A Case Report
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چکیده
We present a case of retinal detachment diagnosed by emergency department bedside ultrasonography in a patient with CMV retinitis. The indications and findings of ocular ultrasonography are discussed.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012