Early-onset atypical ischemic maculopathy after bone marrow transplantation

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Hematology
• Transplant Medicine

Background:

• Ischemic retinal microvascular changes are a known complication following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
• These changes typically occur in up to 7% of recipients and present with characteristic findings.

Observation:

• This report describes a patient who developed atypical ischemic maculopathy post-bone marrow transplantation.
• The patient experienced poor visual recovery, deviating from the usual good prognosis.

Findings:

• The case presented with unusual features not typical of the well-established ischemic retinal microvascular changes.
• Atypical presentation led to a poor visual outcome, contrasting with typical cases.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of retinal complications after bone marrow transplantation.
• Further research may be needed to understand and manage these rare, severe visual outcomes.