The retrobulbar spot sign in sudden blindness – Sufficient to rule out vasculitis?

Ertl, Michael; Altmann, Mathias; Torka, Elisabeth; Helbig, Horst; Bogdahn, Ulrich; Gamulescu, A.; Schlachetzki, Felix

doi:10.1016/j.permed.2012.02.048

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“…33 A hyperechoic embolic occlusion of the central retinal artery in the area of the optic nerve head, referred as the retrobulbar "spot sign", has recently been proposed to exclude giant cell arteritis. 34 The presence of the "spot sign" is suggestive of embolism, whereas vasculitic hypoperfusion is represented by absent or low-flow only.…”

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Giant cell arteritis: a review

Patil¹,

Karia²,

Jain

et al. 2013

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Giant cell arteritis is the most common vasculitis in Caucasians. Acute visual loss in one or both eyes is by far the most feared and irreversible complication of giant cell arteritis. This article reviews recent guidelines on early recognition of systemic, cranial, and ophthalmic manifestations, and current management and diagnostic strategies and advances in imaging. We share our experience of the fast track pathway and imaging in associated disorders, such as large-vessel vasculitis.

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