Frosted-branch angiitis
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 39-40, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To report a case of frosted-branch angiitis.METHOD:
This is a case report of frosted-branch angiitis seen at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital.RESULTS:
A 42 year-old male presented with progressive blurring of vision of the left eye. Indirect funduscopy showed dilated retinal veins with perivascular sheathing, giving the appearance of frosted-branches of a tree.CONCLUSION:
Frosted-branch angiitis is a rare form of retinal vasculitis with various etiologies. Despite the severe retinal appearance, the prognosis is usually good, with rapid recovery of visual acuity after prompt steroid treatment.
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Asunto principal:
Vasculitis
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Informes de Casos
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Vasculitis Retiniana
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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