Sentinel central retinal artery occlusion: a forme fruste of idiopathic renal infarction.
Central retinal artery occlusion is one of the most challenging practices and is not an infrequent presentation at the emergency department. We describe a 46-year-old man presenting with abrupt onset of amaurosis fugax secondary to sentinel central retinal artery occlusion followed by acute idiopathic renal infarction. This patient highlights that the preceding visual events could portend a devastating thromboembolic insult in the clinical setting. Early recognition with prompt treatment may preserve organ function, avoid unnecessary management, and prevent debilitating complication.
Department of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Ying-Jen
YJ
Chen
Wei-Liang
WL
Chen
Wei-Chi
WC
Tsai
Yu-Tzu
YT
Tsao
D000792:Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology