Kyrieleis plaques: recognising a rare presentation of ocular inflammation.

Clin Exp Optom

Ophthalmology Department, BronxCare Health System, Bronx, NY, USA.

Published: November 2024

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  • Kyrieleis plaques are segmented inflammatory deposits found along retinal arteries, mostly appearing unilateral and near areas of retinal infection or inflammation.
  • These plaques are located within vessel walls, not in the lumen or surrounding tissues, and are often referred to as segmental retinal periarteritis.
  • Diagnosis of Kyrieleis plaques is determined by exclusion, as they must be differentiated from other retinal vessel issues like emboli and artery sheathing, which may require prompt medical attention.

Article Abstract

Kyrieleis plaques are described in literature as calcific-appearing segmented inflammatory deposits along retinal arterial branches. (1) This clinical finding is most commonly unilateral and typically adjacent to an area of active retinal infection or inflammation. (2) The plaques do not appear to be intraluminal or extravasal, but rather within the vessel walls. (3) Considered to be a dishonourable eponym, this rare clinical entity is often also documented as segmental retinal periarteritis. Kyrieleis plaques are a diagnosis of exclusion and should be differentiated from other presentations of retinal vessel damage including emboli, artery sheathing, sclerosis, and periphlebitis all of which may warrant prompt referral or comanagement.

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  • These plaques are located within vessel walls, not in the lumen or surrounding tissues, and are often referred to as segmental retinal periarteritis.
  • Diagnosis of Kyrieleis plaques is determined by exclusion, as they must be differentiated from other retinal vessel issues like emboli and artery sheathing, which may require prompt medical attention.
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