Purtscher-like retinopathy preceding acute renal failure.
ARCHIVOS DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE OFTALMOLOGIA 2018;
93:198-201. [PMID:
28760405 DOI:
10.1016/j.oftal.2017.06.005]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 06/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
CASE REPORT
The case is reported of a 61 year-old woman with Purtscher-like retinopathy associated with acute renal failure. Ophthalmic examination, fluorescein-angiography, and optical coherence tomography were consistent with Purtscher-like retinopathy. Ophthalmic symptoms and signs preceded renal failure. Pancreatitis and other systemic diseases were ruled out. The patient developed a neovascular glaucoma.
DISCUSSION
Purtscher-like retinopathy rarely precedes the associated systemic illness. Early diagnosis based on ophthalmic symptoms may help in the recognition and treatment of the disease, and prevent later complications.
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