Pérdida de visión como diagnóstico de pancreatitis aguda

  1. E. López-Tizón
  2. C. Reinoso-Montalvo
  3. E. Mencía-Gutiérrez
  4. E. Gutiérrez-Díaz
Journal:
Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmologia

ISSN: 0365-6691

Year of publication: 2006

Volume: 81

Issue: 3

Pages: 161-164

Type: Article

DOI: 10.4321/S0365-66912006000300008 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Case report: A 36-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse presented with sudden blindness. The ophthalmologic examination showed Purtscher-like retinopathy. The presumed diagnosis was acute pancreatitis, which was confirmed by complementary laboratory studies. Discussion: Sudden acute visual loss with Purstcher-like retinopathy may be present in acute pancreatitis, although it is a very rare as a presenting symptom. Early diagnosis based on ophthalmic symptoms may help in the recognition and treatment of the disease and prevent later complications.

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