title: Ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Retinal arterial macroaneurysm is an acquired, focal dilation of a retinal artery, typically occurring within the first three bifurcations of the central retinal artery. The clinical presentation of a retinal arterial macroaneurysm is highly variable, making initial diagnosis difficult and differentials many. Identification of retinal arterial macroaneurysms is crucial to appropriately co-manage with the primary care physician for hypertension control. Prognosis is generally good and observation is often an adequate treatment. However, in cases of macular threat or involvement, some treatment options are available and referral to a retinal specialist is indicated.
authors.affiliation: Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute, 3241 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616, United States. Electronic address: ascheurer@ico.edu.
authors.forename: Ashley M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Speilburg
authors.affiliation: Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute, 3241 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616, United States.
authors.forename: Stephanie A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Klemencic
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012161:Retinal Artery; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors
keywords: Exudación, hipertensión; Exudation; Hemorragia retiniana; Hypertension; Macroaneurisma de la arteria retiniana; Pérdida súbita de visión; Retinal arterial macroaneurysm; Retinal hemorrhage; Sudden vision loss