Development of Purtscher-like retinopathy after pre-eclampsia combined with acute pancreatitis
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
; : 261-264, 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Visual disturbances are common among women with pre-eclampsia. The obstetricians should have an understanding of the various conditions associated with visual impairments. We report a case of Purtscher-like retinopathy developed after pre-eclampsia combined with acute pancreatitis. A 33-year-old primigravida with twin pregnancy was admitted to the department of obstetrics and gynecology for preterm labor and pre-eclampsia at 36+4 weeks gestation. After a cesarean section, she complained of abdominal pain and visual acuity loss. She was diagnosed with Purtscher-like retinopathy combined with acute pancreatitis after ophthalmologic examination and an abdominal computed tomography scan. Purtscher-like retinopathy, most often observed after trauma, is very rare in pre-eclampsia. In addition, while visual disturbances from other conditions are transient, it can result in persistent visual impairments. Thus, when a patient with pre-eclampsia complains of visual problems for a long period of time, obstetricians should consider an ophthalmologic evaluation and treatments during the earliest stage of the disease.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pancreatitis
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Pre-Eclampsia
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Retinal Diseases
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Vision Disorders
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Visual Acuity
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Abdominal Pain
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Cesarean Section
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Pregnancy, Twin
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Gynecology
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Obstetric Labor, Premature
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article