Free Content Telangiectasis as a cause of intra-schitic haemorrhage in optic disc pit maculopathy

Authors: Quinn, Shauna M.1; Charles, Stephen J.1

Source: Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica, Volume 82, Number 1, February 2004 , pp. 93-95(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

.  Purpose: 

To present a patient with the novel finding of vascular telangiectasis as a cause of intra-schitic haemorrhage, occurring in optic disc pit-associated maculopathy. Methods: 

A clinical history was detailed. Clinical examination included visual acuity assessment and slit-lamp microscopy. Fluorescein angiography was performed. Results: 

A temporal optic disc pit, macular retinoschisis and a circumscribed detachment of the outer retinal layer and inner leaf holes were noted. A retinal haemorrhage extending into the schitic cavity was present, along with an associated vitreous haemorrhage. Fluorescein angiography showed telangiectatic vessels in association with the haemorrhage. Conclusion: 

This is the first reported case of vascular telangiectasis as a cause of intra-schitic haemorrhage occurring in optic disc pit-associated maculopathy.

Keywords: intra-schitic haemorrhage; macular schisis; optic disc pit; telangiectasis

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1395-3907.2004.00193.x

Affiliations: 1: Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester, UK

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