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- * Upon examination, it was found that her vision issues were linked to SSc, and despite being treated with vasodilators, she developed complications.
- * The case highlights the need to further investigate the effects of SSc on retinal health and to identify effective preventive measures for patients at risk of recurrent eye issues.
Article Abstract
Purpose: We report a case of systemic sclerosis-associated paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) in a young woman who subsequently developed branch retinal artery occlusion.
Observations: A 22-year-old woman presented with a paracentral scotoma. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) revealed bilateral paracentral acute middle maculopathy. Upon systemic examination, she was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis (SSc). She subsequently developed branch retinal artery occlusion despite vasodilator medications. After the prescription of aspirin, she did not experience a new event for one year.
Conclusion And Importance: This case illustrates that SSc may affect the retinal vascular system and vision and cause PAMM. The optimal prophylaxis for patients with recurrent retinal events should be investigated in future studies.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10663736 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2023.101955 | DOI Listing |
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