Bilateral Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy as First Manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis)

A 46-year-old man was referred to our department complaining of a bilateral progressive decrease in his visual acuity. Fundus examination revealed bilateral optic disc oedema, indicative of anterior ischaemic neuropathy (AION), and a macular star in the right eye. Laboratory analysis showed low haem...

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Main Authors: Antonios Ragkousis, Tina Xirou, Georgios Bontzos, Evangelos Gkoumas, Evgenia Kontou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PCO Convin S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology
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Online Access:http://www.mjrheum.org/assets/files/792/file296_1296.pdf