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Published on: May 26, 2023
SCLEROMYXEDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH MACULAR EDEMA AND RETINAL HEMORRHAGE
Keirnan L Willett1, Nneka Comfere2, Sophie J Bakri1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and.
Purpose:
We discuss a case of macular edema and retinal hemorrhage associated with scleromyxedema.
Methods:
A case report is presented.
Results:
A 64-year-old man with history of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism presented with new-onset rash in the setting of switching anticoagulation treatments. He developed blurred vision, was found to have macular edema and dot blot retinal hemorrhages that improved with systemic and topical corticosteroids.
Conclusion:
Systemic autoimmune conditions including scleromyxedema should be considered in the workup of occult cystoid macular edema.
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