Acute central retinal artery occlusion presenting as CREST syndrome: a case report
2009
Case of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Linked to CREST Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Raja Muhammad SA, Marshall Tarnya, Burton Ben JL
Primary Institution: James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Conclusion
This case highlights the need to consider inflammatory causes of central retinal artery occlusion beyond giant cell arteritis to avoid unnecessary corticosteroid treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with acute central retinal artery occlusion and cotton wool spots.
- Initial treatment with corticosteroids was stopped after tests ruled out temporal arteritis.
- Further investigations confirmed a diagnosis of CREST syndrome.
Takeaway
A 75-year-old woman had sudden vision loss due to a blocked eye artery, which was linked to a rare condition called CREST syndrome, showing that other causes should be checked.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through clinical examination, blood tests, and imaging studies.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
75-year-old Caucasian female.
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