Central retinal artery occlusion in an ANCA negative Churg-Strauss syndrome patient

Türkçüoǧlu P., Isik A., Deniz N., TURGUT B., Kan E. K.

International Ophthalmology, vol.27, no.6, pp.369-371, 2007 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10792-007-9084-3
  • Journal Name: International Ophthalmology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.369-371
  • Keywords: ANCA, Central retinal artery occlusion, Churg-Strauss syndrome
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a central retinal artery occlusion in a patient with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) negative Churg-Strauss syndrome. Methods: Review of clinical and laboratory findings of a 44-year-old woman with ANCA negative Churg-Strauss syndrome that developed sudden vision loss in left eye. Results: Left central retinal artery occlusion was diagnosed by retinal whitening, a cherry-red spot, and delayed arterial filling on fluorescein angiography. Perinuclear ANCA and cytoplasmic ANCA were negative. Conclusion: Central retinal artery occlusion can occur in ANCA negative Churg-Strauss syndrome. Patients with this diagnosis should be considered for prophylactic high dose corticosteroid, regardless of their ANCA status. © Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. 2007.