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Aortic dissection presenting as uniocular blindness.

Radhakrishnan Ramaraj1, Diarmuid O'Beirn, R Martyn Bracewell

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Llandudno Hospital, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA. drkutty2@gmail.com

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A rare case of aortic dissection presented as sudden blindness and headache, mimicking subarachnoid hemorrhage. This highlights the importance of considering aortic dissection in hypertensive patients with acute neurological symptoms and pain.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypothyroidism presented with acute neurological symptoms.
  • The patient also had a history of congestive cardiac failure with aortic regurgitation.

Observation:

  • The patient experienced uniocular blindness and headache, initially suspected to be subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  • Autopsy revealed aortic dissection as the cause of the patient's symptoms.

Findings:

  • This case represents a unique presentation of aortic dissection without classical symptoms.
  • Aortic dissection can manifest with atypical neurological signs and pain.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider aortic dissection in patients with long-standing hypertension and acute neurological symptoms.

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  • Early consideration of aortic dissection is crucial for timely diagnosis and management, even in the absence of typical signs.