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[A man with nasal bleedings and blurry vision]
Gretchen N de Graav1,2, Willem Maat3, Yorick Sandberg1
1Maasstad Ziekenhuis, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Rotterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|March 1, 2019
Summary
Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia can cause vision loss due to retinopathy. Prompt treatment with plasmapheresis effectively improved visual acuity and retinal abnormalities in a patient.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
Background:
- Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder.
- Ocular manifestations can significantly impact patient quality of life.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old male presented with epistaxis, dyspnea, and recent-onset blurred vision.
- Fundoscopy revealed cotton wool spots and retinal hemorrhages, indicative of retinopathy.
Findings:
- Bone marrow biopsy and laboratory results confirmed Waldenström's macroglobulinaemia.
- The patient was diagnosed with Waldenström's retinopathy.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing ocular complications.
- Plasmapheresis demonstrated efficacy in reversing visual and retinal changes associated with this condition.
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