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Avulsed retinal veins without retinal breaks.

A K Vine

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |December 15, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Retinal veins can tear due to vitreous traction, causing recurrent hemorrhages. Despite this, visual outcomes for avulsed retinal veins without breaks are excellent.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Diseases

    Background:

    • Vitreous traction can cause retinal vein avulsion without a retinal break.
    • This condition can lead to recurrent vitreous hemorrhage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical features and outcomes of patients with avulsed retinal veins without retinal breaks.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of eight patients with avulsed retinal veins.
    • Review of underlying retinal abnormalities and vitreous hemorrhage history.

    Main Results:

    • Eight patients (5 women, 3 men; ages 20-69) presented with avulsed retinal veins without breaks.
    • Underlying conditions included diabetic retinopathy, pars planitis, and proliferative retinopathies.

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  • Six patients experienced vitreous hemorrhage, but all had excellent visual prognoses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Avulsed retinal veins should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vitreous hemorrhage in proliferative retinopathies.
    • Prompt diagnosis and management can lead to favorable visual outcomes.