[Central retinal artery occlusion in Wegener'granulomatosis].
BACKGROUND
Almost 50% of patients with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) develop ocular features, leading to visual loss in 8%. However, central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) has exceptionally been reported.


METHODS
We report 2 patients with CRAO and WG according to ACR classification criteria. A literature search indicates that CRAO with WG has only been reported in 15 patients. We analyse the 17 cases to discuss systemic manifestations, ocular prognosis and treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
CRAO is a rare manifestation of WG. Nevertheless, CRAO seems to be associated with vasculitic type of WG. So, a prompt diagnosis could lead to early aggressive regimen to improve visual and general prognosis.
Morell-Dubois
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Service de médecine interne, hôpital Huriez, CHU de Lille, 59037 Lille cedex, France. s-morell@chru-lille.fr
Quéméneur
T
T
Bourdon
F
F
Lambert
M
M
Queyrel
V
V
Launay
D
D
Hachulla
E
E
Labalette
P
P
Hatron
P-Y
PY
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*