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Outer Retina Rupture from Subretinal Blood with Spontaneous Sealing and Visual Recovery in Frosted Branch Angiitis from Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Case Report.

Authors :
Vofo, Brice Nguedia
Amer, Radgonde
Source :
Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology / Turk Oftalmoloji Dergisi. Aug2022, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p286-290. 5p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a rare autoinflammatory disorder. Ocular involvement is rare. The full spectrum and response to treatment is poorly understood. An 18-year-old girl previously diagnosed with FMF presented with sudden loss of vision in the left eye (LE). Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in the LE was finger counting at 1.5 meters. Angiitis with mild "frosting," hemi-central retinal vein occlusion (HCRVO), and acute outer retina rupture (ORR) were observed in the LE. Systemic steroids were initiated immediately. The ORR was sealed 2 weeks later while vision improved to 6/15 (near vision: J2) 5 months later. No recurrences were observed over 5 years of follow-up. We report a rare manifestation of frosted branch angiitis with concomitant HCRVO and ORR in a young patient with FMF. Closure of ORR was attained and vision recovered after treatment with high-dose steroids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13000659
Volume :
52
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology / Turk Oftalmoloji Dergisi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158796625
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4274/tjo.galenos.2022.69337