Peripheral retinal microaneurysms in patients receiving hemodialysis.
The fundi of 55 patients receiving hemodialysis were examined. Of 55 patients, six demonstrated peripheral retinal microaneurysms. They had hemodialysis treatments three times a week for several years and showed retinal arteriosclerosis, systemic hypotension, and anemia. It is possible that these systemic conditions may produce microaneurysms in hemodialysis patients.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012161:Retinal Artery