Malignant Hypertension: Ocular Manifestations. (2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muñoz, Silvia; Martín, Nieves; Arruga, Jorge
• Other Names: Batlle Daniel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 6(2006)
• Page Start: 122
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2006
• Subjects: Optic disk swelling -- cotton-wool spots -- malignant hypertension -- hypertensive neuro-retinopathy; Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2006.28
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : Malignant hypertension may be the first manifestation of systemic hypertension. We report a clinical case of a Caucasian 41-year-old man with no previous history of blood hypertension seen at casualty because of blurred vision. Fundus examination disclosed optic disk swelling, retinal hemorrhages and infarcts. The blood pressure was 220/130 mmHg. After the appropriate management of hypertension, optic disk and retinal edema resolved, leaving minor changes as mild optic disk pallor and hard exudates.