Ocular
Manifestations in Takayasus Disease
Somchai Samaiporn M.D.,
Pornchai Simaroj M.D.
Anan Sirimongkolkasem M.D.,
Tiam Lawtiantong, M.D.
Department of Ophthalmology
, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
ABSTRACT Takayasus disease in an idiopathic inflammatory
arteriopathy involving the aorta and its main branches. Symptoms are related
to vascular insufficiency of affected organs, especially the brain, eye
and kidney. Major ocular complications consists of ischemic retinopathy,
complicated cataract and neovascular glaucoma. The definite diagnosis can
be established by aortic angiography or ultrasonography. We herein reported
a case of Thai female patient with ocular ischemia due to this disease.
Thai J Ophthalmol 1990;
Jan-June 4(1):29-40 |