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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.
Case Report:
The case is reported of a 61 year-old woman with Purtscher-like retinopathy associated with acute renal failure. Ophthalmic examination, fluorescein-angiography, and optical coherence tomography were consistent with Purtscher-like retinopathy. Ophthalmic symptoms and signs preceded renal failure. Pancreatitis and other systemic diseases were ruled out. The patient developed a neovascular glaucoma.
Discussion:
Purtscher-like retinopathy rarely precedes the associated systemic illness. Early diagnosis based on ophthalmic symptoms may help in the recognition and treatment of the disease, and prevent later complications.
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