Rubeosis and Anterior Segment Ischemia Associated With Systemic Cryoglobulinemia - 18/08/11
Inquiries to Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., CB 8096, St Louis, MO 63110Résumé |
Purpose |
To report two cases of iris neovascularization associated with systemic cryoglobulinemia.
Design |
Retrospective case report.
Methods |
Patient chart review and review of literature.
Results |
Two patients with iris neovascularization in the absence of retinal ischemia were subsequently found to have systemic cryoglobulinemia. Successful treatment of one patient’s underlying lymphoma led to stabilization and resolution of neovascularization.
Conclusions |
Systemic cryoglobulinemia may be associated with anterior segment ischemia and neovascularization, and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of iris neovascularization in the absence of apparent retinal ischemia.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.| Supplemental Material available at AJO.com. Supported in part by Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc, New York, New York (G.N.H., R.V.G.), the Skirball Foundation, Los Angeles, California (G.N.H.), the Culpeper Physician-Scientist Award of the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation, New York, New York (R.V.G.), and the Vernon O. Underwood Family Endowed Professorship, Los Angeles, California (G.N.H.). |
Vol 142 - N° 4
P. 689 - octobre 2006 Retour au numéro
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