[Bilateral traumatic retinopathy associated to whiplash injury].
METHODS
A 20-year old female complained of a paracentral scotoma after having suffered a whiplash injury. Eye fundus examination and fluorescein angiography suggested the diagnosis of traumatic retinopathy.


CONCLUSIONS
There is not a clear explanation to justify the development of traumatic retinopathy after an indirect ocular trauma. Some authors favour a mixed mechanism, mechanic and vascular, to explain these alterations. We consider that a vascular aetiology is the most possible explanation for the development of traumatic retinopathy.
Andonegui Navarro
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Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, España. jandonen@cfnavarra.es
Prat Madrazo
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D012160:Retina / Q000293:injuries*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy