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Bilateral subinternal limiting membrane hemorrhage with Terson syndrome
1Vitreous and Retina Consultants, University of South Florida College of Medicine, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 24, 1997
Summary
This study details dome-shaped retinal hemorrhages in Terson syndrome, finding they are located beneath the internal limiting membrane. This anatomical insight aids in understanding Terson syndrome complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Background:
- Terson syndrome is characterized by vitreous hemorrhage associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- The precise anatomical location of retinal hemorrhages in Terson syndrome is not well-defined.
Observation:
- A case report detailing bilateral dome-shaped posterior pole hemorrhages in a patient with Terson syndrome.
- Surgical removal of vitreous hemorrhage via vitrectomy was performed.
- Histological examination of retinal tissue was conducted.
Findings:
- The dome-shaped hemorrhages were located in the posterior pole of both eyes.
- These hemorrhages were anatomically confined anteriorly by the internal limiting membrane (ILM).
Implications:
- This finding clarifies the specific retinal layer involved in Terson syndrome hemorrhages.
- Understanding this anatomical localization may influence surgical approaches and diagnostic interpretations in Terson syndrome.
- Further research can explore the pathogenesis of sub-ILM hemorrhages in this condition.