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[Retinopathy in pancreatitis].

S Y Cohen1, A Gaudric, G Chaine

  • 1Clinique Ophtalmologique Universitaire, Hôpital Intercommunal, Créteil.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Alcohol-associated pancreatitis can cause retinopathy, leading to vision loss. While mild cases show good prognosis, severe retinopathy with arterial occlusion has a poor visual outcome.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition that can lead to systemic complications.
  • Alcohol abuse is a common cause of acute pancreatitis.
  • Ocular manifestations of pancreatitis are rare but can be severe.

Observation:

  • Three patients with alcohol-associated pancreatitis presented with varying degrees of retinopathy.
  • Mild retinopathy featured cotton-wool patches and hemorrhages with good prognosis.
  • Severe retinopathy included ischemic edema, macular arteriolar occlusion, and poor visual prognosis.

Findings:

  • Retinopathy associated with acute pancreatitis can range from mild to severe.
  • Severe cases involve ischemic macular edema and arteriolar occlusion.

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  • Potential pathogenesis includes fat emboli or complement-induced granulocyte emboli.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition of pancreatitis-associated retinopathy is crucial for visual outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the exact pathogenesis.
    • The efficacy of treatments like corticosteroids remains undetermined.