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Purtscher-like retinopathy preceding acute renal failure
J L Sánchez Vicente1, M Castilla Martino1, M Contreras Díaz1
1Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|August 2, 2017
Summary
Purtscher-like retinopathy can precede acute renal failure. Early eye symptom recognition aids diagnosis and prevents complications like neovascular glaucoma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Purtscher-like retinopathy is a rare condition.
- Acute renal failure can be associated with various systemic conditions.
Observation:
- A case of a 61-year-old woman presented with Purtscher-like retinopathy.
- Ophthalmic findings preceded the onset of acute renal failure.
- Systemic diseases, including pancreatitis, were ruled out.
Findings:
- Ophthalmic examination, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography confirmed Purtscher-like retinopathy.
- The patient subsequently developed acute renal failure and neovascular glaucoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights that Purtscher-like retinopathy can be an early indicator of underlying systemic illness.
- Early ophthalmic diagnosis is crucial for timely recognition and management of associated systemic diseases.
- Prompt intervention may prevent severe complications such as neovascular glaucoma.
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