Branch retinal vein occlusion in an asymptomatic adult with cystic fibrosis.
Optom Vis Sci
; 91(4 Suppl 1): S52-4, 2014 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This article aims to describe a case of asymptomatic branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) in a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) and discuss the possible link between the two. CASE REPORT A young adult (aged 35 years) with CF who presented for routine ocular examination was found to have a superior temporal BRVO in the left eye. Visual acuity was unaffected, measuring -0.06 LogMAR, and intraocular pressure was 10 mm Hg. Optical coherence tomography showed no macular involvement. Regarding the patient's general health, blood pressure was within the normal range, and there was no diabetes. Exploratory blood tests revealed elevated fibrinogen levels.CONCLUSIONS:
It is hypothesized that BRVO occurred secondary to raised fibrinogen levels, a common feature in CF resulting from chronic pulmonary infection and inflammation. Practitioners should be aware of the possible link between BRVO and CF.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oclusão da Veia Retiniana
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Fibrose Cística
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Optom Vis Sci
Assunto da revista:
OPTOMETRIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido