[Reversible bilateral blindness associated with alcoholic ketoacidosis: a case report].
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
; 59(11): 940-942, 2023 Nov 11.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37936363
ABSTRACT
A 51-year-old male with a history of chronic alcoholism presented to the emergency department with an abrupt onset of complete bilateral blindness lasting for one hour. Funduscopic examination yielded unremarkable findings. Systemic evaluations revealed the presence of severe ketoacidosis. The patient spontaneously regained light perception after experiencing total blindness for 3 hours; however, he subsequently developed hypothermia and entered a state of shock. Following treatment with sodium bicarbonate and aggressive fluid resuscitation, his condition stabilized, and there was a rapid improvement in his visual acuity. The diagnosis of alcoholic ketoacidosis was established based on the patient's history of chronic alcohol abuse, physical examination findings, and blood analysis results.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Acidosis
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Alcoholismo
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Cetosis
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
China