Frosted-branch angiitis
- Author:
Felipe Anthony F
;
Salvosa Farlah Angela M
;
Uy Harvey S
;
Remulla Juancho Francisco C
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Male;
Middle Aged;
RETINAL VASCULITIS;
VASCULITIS;
CASE REPORTS
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2006;31(1):39-40
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of frosted-branch angiitis.
METHOD: This is a case report of frosted-branch angiitis seen at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital.
RESULTS: A 42 year-old male presented with progressive blurring of vision of the left eye. Indirect funduscopy showed dilated retinal veins with perivascular sheathing, giving the appearance of frosted-branches of a tree.
CONCLUSION: Frosted-branch angiitis is a rare form of retinal vasculitis with various etiologies. Despite the severe retinal appearance, the prognosis is usually good, with rapid recovery of visual acuity after prompt steroid treatment.
