An ocular manifestation of hand, foot and mouth disease
Objective: This report details an atypical presentation of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in a 35-year-old female. Method: The patient presented with acute unilateral painless central vision loss with recent coryzal symptoms and a vesicular rash on her hands and feet. Investigation revealed retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) disruption and subretinal thickening infero-nasally to the fovea. Results: Orbital corticosteroids were successfully administered. The investigative and management approach has been compared to that of similar cases available in the literature. Conclusion: This report summarises a case report and a review of available literature on HFMD associated maculopathy, providing an overview on the condition.
Authors
- Gabriella Quiney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9815-1701)
- Sam Kanavati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8973-7786)
Institutions
- Brighton and Sussex Medical School (GB)
- Worthing Hospital (GB)
- Southlands Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- GMS ophthalmology cases
- Published
- 2026-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3205/oc000272
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00