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[Macular atrophy in Terson's syndrome]
J L Sánchez-Vicente1, L Frau-Aguilera1, P Sánchez-Vicente2
1Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|December 3, 2014
Summary
A 63-year-old patient with Terson's syndrome experienced vision loss due to macular atrophy. This condition likely resulted from a cerebral aneurysm rupture causing macular hemorrhage.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Terson's syndrome is a rare condition characterized by vitreous hemorrhage associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Cerebral aneurysms are a common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old patient presented with decreased visual acuity.
- Ophthalmic examination revealed macular atrophy.
Findings:
- Optical coherence tomography confirmed macular atrophy.
- The macular atrophy was likely secondary to macular hemorrhage.
Implications:
- This case highlights a potential complication of cerebral aneurysms and Terson's syndrome.
- Early detection and management of aneurysm-related hemorrhage may prevent vision loss.
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