Retina-Vitreous
2017 , Vol 25 , Num 2
Bilateral Retinal Vein Occlusions In Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi, Göz Hastaklıkları
Our aim is to describe an atypical case of primary antiphospholipid
syndrome with bilateral retinal vein occlusions. A detailed
clinical course with a 19-month follow-up is covered in the current
case. The patient presented with retinal vein occlusion as
a prevailing sign. He had hyperhomocysteinemia, methylene-tetrahydrofolate-
reductase enzyme (MTHFR) C677T mutation and
lupus anticoagulant (LA) seropositivity. He underwent several
surgical interventions, and resulted in legal blindness in one eye.
Ocular manifestations of primary antiphospholipid syndrome is
variable, can be the first clinical sign, and result in legal blindness
despite treatment.
Keywords :
Primary antiphospholipid syndrome, bilateral retinal vein occlusions; subdural hemorragia