Frosted-branch angiitis

Authors

  • Anthony F. Felipe, MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author
  • Farlah Angela M. Salvosa, MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author
  • Harvey S. Uy, MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author
  • Juancho Francisco C. Remulla, MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author

Abstract

Objective: To report a case of frosted-branch angiitis.

Method: This is a case report of frosted-branch angiitis seen at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital.

Results: A 42 year-old male presented with progressive blurring of vision of the left eye. Indirect funduscopy showed dilated retinal veins with perivascular sheathing, giving the appearance of frosted-branches of a tree.

Conclusion: Frosted-branch angiitis is a rare form of retinal vasculitis with various etiologies. Despite the severe retinal appearance, the prognosis is usually good, with rapid recovery of visual acuity after prompt steroid treatment.

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Published

2006-06-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1

Section

BRIEF REPORTS

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