A 32-Year-Old Man C-ANCA Vasculitis Having Sudden Onset Blindness Due To Non-Proliferative Retinopathy and Exudative Maculopathy Treated Successfully with Intravitreal Injection of Bevacizumab: A Rare Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The patient was a 32-year-old doctor known case of c-ANCA positive vasculitis developed sudden onset blurring vision on his left eye. Visual acuity was 6/12 right eye and 6/18 on left eye. Ophthalmic examination revealed exudative maculopathy with non-proliferative retinopathy on both eye; severe on left side. He was treated successfully with three dose of monthly intravitreal bevacizumab injections. He was on corticosteroids for pauci-immune glomerulonephritis and maintenance hemodialysis as a renal replacement therapy.
Authors: Khin Phyu Pyar, Zayar Tun, Tun Min Aung, Aung Nyan Lynn, Soe Win Hlaing, Aung Phyoe Kyaw, Zar Ni Htet Aung, Thurein Win
Institution: Defence Services Medical Academy
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404725363