Dalma-Weiszhausz J, Meza-de Regil A, Martínez-Jardón S, Oliver-Fernández K. Retinal vascular occlusion following ocular contusion.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2004;
243:406-9. [PMID:
15931542 DOI:
10.1007/s00417-004-1026-4]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2004] [Revised: 07/14/2004] [Accepted: 08/12/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE
To describe an unusual fundus abnormality in eyes after trauma and its pathophysiologic basis.
METHODS
Prospective, observational case series of five consecutive male patients who suffered retinal vascular occlusions after ocular contusion.
RESULTS
We present five cases of retinal vascular occlusions following ocular contusion, found on routine fluorescein angiography in otherwise healthy individuals.
CONCLUSIONS
Different patterns of retinal vascular occlusions can occur in ocular trauma. The pathogenesis of these occlusions may be related to direct damage to the endothelium.
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