Electric shock induced Purtscher-like retinopathy

Autor: Anuj Sharma, Y C Venu Gopal Reddy, Adheesh P Shetty, Syed Mohideen Abdul Kader
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 67, Iss 9, Pp 1497-1500 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0301-4738
1998-3689
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1737_18
Popis: The most common ocular manifestation following electric shock injury is the development of cataract. Retinal manifestations can vary from development of macular holes to retinal detachments. Purtscher-like retinopathy following electrical injury has not been reported till date. We hereby present a case of a 19-year-old electrician who presented with grossly reduced vision in the right eye of 2 months following an electric shock. The fundus of the right eye showed macular ischemic degeneration, occluded vessels, cotton-wool spots, and hemorrhages. Optical coherence tomography angiography revealed presence of capillary drop-out in the para-foveal region, which was more pronounced in the deep capillary plexus. Electric shock injury can lead to a clinical picture simulating Purtscher's retinopathy. The electrical injury leads to a more extensive damage to the deep capillary plexus as compared with the superficial plexus.
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