Acute panendothelial retinal leakage in a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 with a poor metabolic control.

Ophthalmological diabetic complications are one of the main causes of blindness worldwide, so careful diagnostic and management is important. The screening plans implemented in our population made possible an early diagnosis and treatment, trying to reduce the consequences. Diabetic retinopathy is widely known, however we present the case of a rare retinal condition, acute panedothelial retinal leakage. It typically affects patients with type 1 DM and poor glycemic control. Its diagnosis is important since a strict metabolic control is sufficient for its resolution, avoiding aggressive therapies.

Acute panendothelial retinal leakage in a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 with a poor metabolic control. / Capilaropatía edematosa aguda en un paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 con mal control metabólico.

Ophthalmological diabetic complications are one of the main causes of blindness worldwide, so careful diagnostic and management is important. The screening plans implemented in our population made possible an early diagnosis and treatment, trying to reduce the consequences. Diabetic retinopathy is widely known, however we present the case of a rare retinal condition, acute panedothelial retinal leakage. It typically affects patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 and poor glycemic control. Its diagnosis is important since a strict metabolic control is sufficient for its resolution, avoiding aggressive therapies.

Iatrogenic retinal central artery occlusion after a cerebral digital subtraction angiography. / Oclusión de la arteria central de la retina iatrogénica tras angiografía de sustracción digital cerebral.

Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is a technique used in interventional radiology for the diagnosis of vascular cerebral conditions. Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a complication of endovascular procedures that involve atherosclerotic plaque removal with subsequent embolisation. The case is presented on a patient who noticed a sudden vision loss during a DSA. Funduscopy showed retinal pallor and a cherry red spot. The angiography showed a structure suggesting the presence of an embolus in the central retinal artery. The patient was diagnosed with a CRAO, and unsuccessfully treated with ocular massage, topical hypotensive drugs, oral acetazolamide, and anterior chamber paracentesis, with a final visual acuity of 0.05. Central retinal artery occlusion is a rare complication, but due to its poor prognosis, it must be considered when performing neuroradiological procedures such as DSA.