Ruptured retinal macroaneurysm: A case report

Authors

  • Chinawa NE Department of Ophthalmology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
  • Odogu VK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v14i3.41

Abstract

Retinal arterial macroaneurysms are acquired, focal dilations of retinal arterial branches. It usually occurs in the first three orders of the arterial tree. It can present as insidious loss of central vision following leakage which involves the macula or less commonly it could cause sudden loss of vision following haemorrhage. The variable clinical presentation could make diagnosis difficult with a wide range of differentials

Published

01-07-2021

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