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Thrombus and branch retinal vein occlusion
E Baglivo1, A Dosso, C Pournaras
1Clinique d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Geneva, Switzerland. baglivo-edoardo@diogenes.hcuge.ch
Summary
Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) in a healthy patient resolved spontaneously. Systemic hypertension and hyperlipidaemia likely contributed to thrombus formation and occlusion, which later cleared.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Medicine
- Cardiology
Background:
- Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is commonly linked to arteriosclerosis, often occurring at arteriovenous crossings.
- Risk factors include systemic hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, which can affect retinal circulation.