Hemiretinal vein occlusion in Wegener's granulomatosis

Eur J Ophthalmol. 2003 Oct;13(8):722-5. doi: 10.1177/112067210301300811.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of hemiretinal vein occlusion in a patient with Wegener's granulomatosis.

Results: Retinal vein occlusion may occur in patients with Wegener's granulomatosis even in the absence of active inflammation affecting the retinal venules.

Conclusions: Wegener's granulomatosis should be considered in the diagnostic workup of young patients with major retinal vascular occlusion and concurrent history of pulmonary and/or renal disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / diagnosis
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion / etiology*