Table 3 Diagnostic Imaging
From: Endogenous Endophthalmitis: yield of the diagnostic evaluation
X-ray | # of patients | MRI | # of patients |
|---|---|---|---|
No x-rays | 11 | No MRIs | 29 |
All x-rays negative | 19 | All MRIs negative | 1 |
Pneumonia | 2 | Vasculitis (brain) | 2 |
Dental abscess/mucositis | 2 | Chorioretinitis | 1 |
Liver abscess | 1 | Septic arthritis | 1 |
Orbital infection | 1 | ||
CT (may have multiple positive findings per scan) | Ultrasound | ||
No CT scans | 14 | No ultrasounds | 22 |
All CT scans negative | 8 | All ultrasounds negative | 11 |
Endophthalmitis | 4 | Pancreatic abscess | 1 |
Pneumonia | 5 | ||
Pyelonephritis | 2 | ||
Pancreatitis | 1 | ||
Intravitreal gas | 1 | ||
Preseptal cellulitis | 1 | ||
Septic arthritis | 1 | ||
Liver abscess | 1 | ||
Splenic/renal septic infarct | 1 | ||
Colitis | 1 | ||
Dental abscess | 1 | ||
Myositis | 1 | ||