Juvenile retinal vasculitis of the central variety.
Central retinal vasculitits of the type reported herein occurs monocularly in young males. The presenting symptom is always a massive vitreous hemorrhage with gross visual loss, which tends to persist indefinitely. Vitrectomy through the pars plana is followed by complete visual recovery; the condition becomes quiescent, although recurrent hemorrhages may occur. Other complications seen after surgery are glaucoma and retinal detachment. 6 cases were seen in a period of 11/2 years.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D012171:Retinal Vessels; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery