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Vortex veins in the macula.

M Sekimoto1, S Hayasaka, M Watanabe

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Shimane Medical University, Izumo, Japan.

Ophthalmologica. Journal International D'Ophtalmologie. International Journal of Ophthalmology. Zeitschrift Fur Augenheilkunde
|January 1, 1988
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This rare case highlights abnormal choroidal vessels, including vortex veins, in the macula of a patient with diabetes mellitus. The findings offer insights into unusual vascular presentations in the eye.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease with known ocular complications.
  • Choroidal vascular abnormalities can occur in various ocular conditions.
  • Vortex veins are crucial for draining the choroid.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old male patient with diabetes mellitus presented with visual disturbances.
  • Ophthalmic examination revealed anomalous choroidal vasculature in the right eye.
  • Specific abnormalities included whirled tributaries and visible choroidal vortex vein segments.

Findings:

  • The central foveal area showed the scleral canal beneath the abnormal choroidal vessels.
  • This case represents a rare instance of vortex veins being visualized within the macula.

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  • The observed vascular pattern suggests a unique anatomical variation or a complication of diabetic retinopathy.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding these rare vascular presentations is vital for accurate diagnosis and management of diabetic eye disease.
    • This case may prompt further investigation into the prevalence and significance of macular vortex veins.
    • Further research could elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms underlying such rare choroidal vascular anomalies.