PURPOSE: To present evidence that systemic corticosteroid therapy may cause central serous chorioretinopathy. METHODS: A 20-year-old male with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura was examined during systemic treatment with corticosteroids (100 mg daily). RESULTS: The patient had central serous chorioretinopathy. Spontaneous recovery accompanied discontinuation of the steroid treatment. CONCLUSIONS: This case provides further evidence that cortisol may play a role in the development of central serous chorioretinopathy.
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