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[Retinal changes accompanying acute pancreatitis].

J Szaflik1, W Romaniuk, A Kozera

  • 1Oddziału Okulistycznego Szpitala Górniczego, Sosnowcu.

Klinika Oczna
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Acute pancreatitis can cause visual disturbances. Eye fundus changes in the posterior pole were observed in patients, which resolved as their condition improved.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition affecting the digestive system.
  • Visual disturbances can be a rare complication of acute pancreatitis.
  • Ocular manifestations require thorough investigation.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of visual disturbances in patients with acute pancreatitis.
  • To document the associated ocular findings, specifically changes in the eye fundus.
  • To observe the resolution of these fundus changes with clinical improvement.

Summary:

  • Twelve patients with acute pancreatitis reported visual disturbances.
  • All patients displayed eye fundus changes, primarily at the posterior pole.
  • These fundus alterations gradually receded as the patients' overall health improved.

Impact:

  • Highlights a potential link between acute pancreatitis and ophthalmological complications.
  • Suggests that visual disturbances may serve as an indicator of pancreatitis severity.
  • Emphasizes the importance of ophthalmic examination in managing pancreatitis patients.

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