A Case of Idiopathic Pediatric Acute Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion Involving the Macular Area

Abstract

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Retinal Artery Occlusions in Healthy Children

“…There are few similar published cases healthy children in the literature. [5][6][7][8] The original series by Brown et al included 6 patients in this age range; however, only 1 was absent a known history of sickle cell disease or trauma. 1 Ratra and Dhupper identified 4 patients less than 18, 2 of whom had elevated ESR of uncertain etiology, and 2 of whom had no abnormalities.…”

“…3 Since then we identified only a handful of similar cases in this age range in the published literature, which most commonly are suspected to be complications of underlying viral or atypical mycobacterial infections. [5][6][7][8] There is no treatment proven to improve the visual outcome in RAO. Interventions such as ocular massage, anterior chamber paracentesis, intra-arterial thrombolysis have been attempted and if utilized emergently may improve the prognosis for embolic RAO; however, the rarity of these cases prevent evidence-based recommendations.…”

“…3 Since then we identified only a handful of similar cases in this age range in the published literature, which most commonly are suspected to be complications of underlying viral or atypical mycobacterial infections. 5 –8…”