A case of frost branch angitis in pregnancy : an unusual presentation

Authors

  • Meenakshi Wadhwani North Delhi Medical College, MalkaGanj, New Delhi
  • Varun Gogia Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS
  • Ashish Kakkar Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS
  • Raji Satyapal Army Medical College, Delhi
  • Pradeep Venkatesh Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS
  • Yograj Sharma Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v6i2.11715

Abstract

Introduction: Frosted branch angiitis usually occurs in children and presents with severe sheathing of all retinal vessels mimicking the appearance of frosted branches of a tree.  

Objective: To report a case of frosted branch angiitis in a pregnant lady.

Case: We, hereby, report a case of a 24-year-old pregnant female who presented to us with the complaints of sudden diminution of vision in the right eye for three days. Fundus examination revealed severe sheathing of all retinal vessels with neurosensory retinal detachment suggestive of frosted branch angiitis. The case was treated with posterior sub-tenon injection of triamcinolone.  

Conclusion: Similar to the good prognosis reported earlier in most patients with frosted branch angiitis, the outcome in our patient was satisfactory.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v6i2.11715

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2014; 6 (12): 234-236

 

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Published

2014-12-13

How to Cite

Wadhwani, M., Gogia, V., Kakkar, A., Satyapal, R., Venkatesh, P., & Sharma, Y. (2014). A case of frost branch angitis in pregnancy : an unusual presentation. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 6(2), 234–236. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v6i2.11715

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Case Reports

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