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A Murine Model of Ischemic Retinal Injury Induced by Transient Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Occlusion
Published on: November 12, 2020
[Central retinal artery occlusion in Wegener'granulomatosis]
S Morell-Dubois1, T Quéméneur, F Bourdon
1Service de médecine interne, hôpital Huriez, CHU de Lille, 59037 Lille cedex, France. s-morell@chru-lille.fr
Introduction:
Almost 50% of patients with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) develop ocular features, leading to visual loss in 8%. However, central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) has exceptionally been reported.
Exegesis:
We report 2 patients with CRAO and WG according to ACR classification criteria. A literature search indicates that CRAO with WG has only been reported in 15 patients. We analyse the 17 cases to discuss systemic manifestations, ocular prognosis and treatment.
Conclusion:
CRAO is a rare manifestation of WG. Nevertheless, CRAO seems to be associated with vasculitic type of WG. So, a prompt diagnosis could lead to early aggressive regimen to improve visual and general prognosis.
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