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[Hereditary retinal macrovessel. Report of 2 cases]
B Mortemousque1, F Bertel, C Diemer
1Service d'Ophtalmologie du Pr. Vérin, Centre Jean Abadie, 89, rue des Sablières, 33077 Bordeaux Cedex.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 5, 2000
Summary
Hereditary retinal macrovessel, a rare condition involving anomalous vessels crossing the macula, was observed in two patients. Diagnosis was confirmed via fundus examination and fluorescein angiography.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Genetics
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Hereditary retinal macrovessel is an uncommon condition characterized by anomalous retinal vessels.
- These vessels can abnormally cross the macula, potentially affecting vision.
Observation:
- Two cases are presented: a 45-year-old woman with 10 years of fluctuating visual acuity and a 24-year-old man identified during routine examination.
- Both patients underwent dilated fundus examination and fluorescein angiography.
Findings:
- The diagnosis of hereditary retinal macrovessel was confirmed in both individuals.
- The anomalous retinal vessel was noted to be remarkably stable in both cases.
Implications:
- This report highlights the rarity and typical stability of hereditary retinal macrovessel.
- Complications associated with this condition are exceptional, as supported by existing literature.