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Optic disc drusen and central vein occlusion.

M J ten Doesschate, W A Manschot

    Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
    |January 31, 1985
    PubMed
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    Sturge-Weber syndrome can lead to severe eye complications, including blindness and pain requiring eye removal. Optic disc drusen were identified as the cause of central retinal vein occlusion in this case.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neurology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a facial birthmark and neurological abnormalities.
    • Ocular complications are common in Sturge-Weber syndrome, potentially leading to vision loss.

    Observation:

    • A 34-year-old female patient with Sturge-Weber syndrome presented with a blind and painful right eye.
    • The eye required enucleation due to keratitis e lagophthalmo (inflammation of the cornea due to incomplete eyelid closure).

    Findings:

    • Histopathological examination of the enucleated eye revealed drusen of the optic disc.
    • These optic disc drusen were identified as the causative factor for central retinal vein occlusion.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for optic disc drusen to cause significant vascular complications in patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome.
    • Early detection and management of ocular manifestations, including optic disc abnormalities, are crucial in Sturge-Weber syndrome patients.

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