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Stroke--a rare presentation of Eales' disease. A case report
1Department of Neurology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Angiology
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Eales' disease, a condition common in India and the Middle East, rarely presents with neurological symptoms. This case highlights recurrent vitreous hemorrhage and neurological decline, suggesting Eales' disease in young stroke patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Eales' disease is a common retinal vasculitis in India and the Middle East.
- Neurologic manifestations of Eales' disease are infrequently reported.
- Retinal vasculitis can have systemic implications beyond ocular findings.
Observation:
- A young male patient presented with recurrent vitreous hemorrhage.
- The patient subsequently developed an acute amnestic confusional state.
- Further progression of the disease led to the development of myelopathy.
Findings:
- This case demonstrates a rare neurological presentation of Eales' disease.
- The patient experienced a combination of ocular and central nervous system involvement.
- The clinical course included vitreous hemorrhage, confusional state, and myelopathy.
Implications:
- Eales' disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of stroke in young patients.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare neurologic complications of Eales' disease.
- Prompt diagnosis and management of Eales' disease may prevent severe neurologic sequelae.