Imaging of a Cilioretinal Artery Embolisation

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Marion R. Munk¹  Rukhsana G. Mirza¹ 

[1] Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; E-Mails:

关键词: retinal artery occlusion;    spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT);    fundus autofluorescence;    retinal ischemia;    endarterectomy;    cardiovascular disorder;    atherosclerosis;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms150915734

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Retinal artery occlusion can be the first indicator of a significant cardiovascular disorder and the need for treatment. We present the case of a 69-year-old man with a cilioretinal artery occlusion and retinal ischemia. Retinal imaging, in particular fundus autofluorescence, highlighted an intraluminal hyperautofluorescent lesion which led to the diagnosis of retinal emboli. Subsequently a severe, previously undiagnosed carotid occlusive disease was discovered. The patient underwent prompt endarterectomy.

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