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Leber's miliary aneurysms.

Walaa Alturkistany1, Saad Waheeb

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, King Abdulaziz Univesity, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Leber's miliary aneurysms, a rare retinal vascular condition, can present asymptomatically. Laser photocoagulation effectively treated this case of Leber's disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Vascular Diseases

Background:

  • Leber's disease is a primary retinal telangiectasia with abnormal retinal vasculature.
  • It is an idiopathic, unilateral condition, typically affecting males, and is not linked to systemic or ocular diseases.

Observation:

  • A case of Leber's miliary aneurysms in an asymptomatic 22-year-old male is presented.
  • Fundus examination revealed aneurysmal dilatations and lipid exudation.

Findings:

  • Intravenous fluorescein angiography demonstrated early and late leakage, capillary dropout, and late hypofluorescence.
  • The patient's condition involved vascular dilatations, neovascularizations, thromboses, hemorrhages, and macular changes.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing Leber's disease even in asymptomatic patients.
  • Laser photocoagulation proved to be an effective treatment for the retinal abnormalities in this case.