Unilateral Purtscher‐like retinopathy as the presenting feature of a case with spontaneous carotid artery dissection

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An unusual association between pancreatic cancer and Purtscher-like retinopathy: Presentation of a unique case

“…Some hematologic diseases could associate to Purtscher's-like retinopathy, such as hemolytic uremic anemia [26] , [27] , crioglobulin [28] , [29] , and immune thrombocytopenic purpura [30] . Cardio-vascular diseases may cause a Purtscher's-like retinopathy, as in case of heart attack [31] , carotid artery dissection [32] , and cerebral or cardiovascular surgery [33] .…”

Purtscher-Like Retinopathy with Cardioembolic Stroke: Case Report and Literature Review

“…Literature review shows reports of PUR following ischemic events including myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, carotid dissection, and post cerebro- and cardiovascular surgical interventions [ 3 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Our case stands out as the patient did not have a recent diagnosis of stroke, and it was her ophthalmic diagnosis that prompted further workup that identified the cerebrovascular accident, thus emphasizing the important role of the ophthalmologist in properly diagnosing this condition and referring the patient for workup of associated comorbidities.…”