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Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection

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[Double prepapillary arterial loop and arterial occlusion].

Y Zekraoui¹, I Nafizy, Z Hajji

¹Service d'ophtalmologie B, hôpital des spécialités, CHU Ibn Sina, Rabat, Maroc. youssef.zekraoui@yahoo.fr

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|November 20, 2010

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Prepapillary vascular loops are rare congenital eye conditions. A case of a double loop led to retinal ischemia from thrombosis, highlighting potential complications.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Vascular Biology
Congenital Anomalies

Background:

Prepapillary vascular loops are uncommon congenital vascular anomalies.
These loops are typically unilateral and asymptomatic.
Complications can arise from twisting or thrombosis, leading to ischemic events.

Observation:

This report details a rare instance of a double prepapillary arterial loop.
The anomaly was observed in a patient presenting with complications.

Findings:

The double prepapillary arterial loop experienced thrombosis.
This thrombosis resulted in left retinal ischemia.

Implications:

This case underscores the risk of ischemic events associated with prepapillary vascular loops.
Early recognition and monitoring are crucial for managing such rare vascular anomalies.
Further research into the pathogenesis and treatment of prepapillary vascular anomalies is warranted.