Microangiopathy of brain, retina, and inner ear.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1995
Abstract
Microangiopathy of brain, retina, and inner ear is a rare syndrome manifesting as arteriolar occlusions of the brain, retina, and inner ear, with resultant encephalopathy, visual, and hearing loss. Despite exhaustive laboratory examinations in these patients, no evidence of a systemic disease can be found. We treated and followed an adolescent with this disorder who initially presented with a branch retinal artery occlusion. A unique finding in this case was retinal vessel wall hyperfluorescence noted five days prior to retinal infarction. The patient developed recurrent branch artery occlusions, sensorineural hearing loss, and central nervous system infarctions despite anticoagulation and immunosuppressive treatment.
Volume
15
Issue
1
First Page
1
Last Page
8
ISSN
1070-8022
Published In/Presented At
Notis, C. M., Kitei, R. A., Cafferty, M. S., Odel, J. G., & Mitchell, J. P. (1995). Microangiopathy of brain, retina, and inner ear. Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, 15(1), 1–8.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7780564
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article