Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting as Choroidal Infarction. (18th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kopsachilis, Nikolaos; Pefkianaki, Maria; Marinescu, Anca; Sivaprasad, Sobha
• Other Names: Ferreras A. Academic Editor.; Roberts D. K. Academic Editor.; Stewart M. W. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in ophthalmological medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-18
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology; Eye Diseases; Eye -- Diseases; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/597398
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6722

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic granulomatous vasculitis that affects large- and medium-sized arteries of the head and neck. Ocular manifestations of GCA usually are anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (AION) or retinal vessel occlusion. Case Report . We report an interesting case of a 70-year-old man who presented with sudden vision loss and choroidal infarction in his left eye. Thorough clinical and paraclinical evaluation revealed an underlying GCA, the treatment of which prevented further vision loss and systemic complications. Conclusion . This is an unusual presentation of choroidal infarction associated with CGA and emphasizes the need of thorough systemic evaluation in patients with choroidal infarction.