Combined central retinal artery and vein occlusion in a child with systemic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.


Saatci A. O., Duzovali O., Ozbek Z., Saatci I., Sarialioglu F.

International ophthalmology, vol.22, no.2, pp.125-7, 1998 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Doi Number: 10.1023/a:1006246505126
  • Journal Name: International ophthalmology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.125-7
  • Keywords: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, retina, retinal arterial occlusion, retinal vein occlusion
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To report on a case of systemic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and unilateral combined central retinal artery and vein occlusion. Method: We examined a 14-year-old boy who experienced a sudden unilateral visual loss five months after the initial diagnosis of systemic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Result: Visual loss was due to combined central retinal artery and vein occlusion in association with tumoral optic nerve involvement. Conclusion: Alhough very rare systemic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may present with central retinal artery and vein occlusion prior to overt central nervous system involvement.