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  • Title: [Diabetic papillopathy after intensification of insulin therapy: A case report].
    Author: Sebai I, Chihaoui M, Elfeleh E, Oueslati I, Yazidi M, Chebbi A, Chaker F, Slimane H.
    Journal: Rev Med Interne; 2019 Mar; 40(3):188-190. PubMed ID: 30174112.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Diabetic papillopathy is a rare ocular complication of diabetes. Its pathophysiology is not well known. It is a unilateral or bilateral optic disc edema with variable degrees of visual loss. OBSERVATION: A 66-year-old woman, with a twelve years old type 2 diabetes mellitus, suddenly presented a unilateral decreased vision. Her ocular examination was normal eight months earlier. Ocular examination, radiological investigations and laboratory analysis were conclusive of diabetic papillopathy. Medical history revealed a recent rapid improvement of blood glucose control after intensification of insulin therapy. A visual acuity improvement with spontaneous regression of papillary edema was observed. CONCLUSION: There is a risk of diabetic papillopathy associated with the rapid control of blood glucose levels after intensification of insulin therapy, even in diabetic patients without known retinopathy.
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