Isolated cilioretinal artery occlusion secondary to perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody vasculitis. Issue 5 (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mammo, Danny A; McClelland, Collin M; Chen, John; Adams, Matthew K; Pulido, Jose; Davies, John B
• Is Part Of: European journal of ophthalmology. Volume 30:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: NP53
• Page End: NP57
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Cilioretinal artery occlusion -- antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody -- vasculitis -- microscopic polyangiitis; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.1177/1120672119841541
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1120-6721

Abstract

Introduction: Antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody-associated vasculitides encompass a diverse spectrum of autoimmune diseases characterized by necrotizing small vessel vasculitis. Ocular manifestations may be the presenting findings of antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody-associated vasculitides. Methods: Single, retrospective case study. Results: We report the rare case of a 55-year-old woman with a cilioretinal artery occlusion as the presenting feature of perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody-associated microscopic polyangiitis. Conclusions: Although rare, antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody-related vasculitis should be considered in any retinal vascular occlusion, particularly in the setting of patients with new vague headaches and a paucity of vasculopathic risk factors.