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  • Title: Purtscher-like Retinopathy as a Rare Presentation of Cryoglobulinemia.
    Author: Chebil A, Mammouri R, Abdallah MB, El Matri L.
    Journal: Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol; 2016; 23(2):219-21. PubMed ID: 27162457.
    Abstract:
    Purtscher's retinopathy is a rare condition that is noted in cases related to various types of trauma. The characteristic finding in the fundus is the presence of multiple Purtscher flecken. Purtscher-like retinopathy has a similar presentation in the fundus but is not associated with trauma. We report the case of a 55-year-old male who presented a severe visual loss during course of a hepatitis C infection. Ophthalmic examination indicated peripapillary cotton wool spots and superficial retinal whitening in the macula. Cryoglobulinemia complicating hepatitis C was discovered in this patient. Purtscher-like retinopathy as a rare presentation of cryoglobulinemia should be considered in patients with a history of hepatitis infection.
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