Open AccessNephrotic Syndrome with Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Unique Presentation
Author(s) -
Anika Agrawal,
Shipra Agrwal,
Mukta Mantan,
Vineeta Vijay Batra
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of nephrology/indian journal of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.317
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1998-3662
pISSN - 0971-4065
DOI - 10.4103/ijn.ijn_367_19
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , retinal artery occlusion , central retinal artery occlusion , occlusion , retinal , central retinal vein occlusion , ophthalmology , cardiology , surgery , macular edema
Childhood nephrotic syndrome is associated with significant morbidity because of recurrent relapses, infections, and episodes of thromboembolism. Thromboembolism in nephrotic syndrome may involve any major blood vessel. Timely recognition of symptoms and early initiation of anticoagulation therapy are important to avoid end-organ damage. We present here a case of a child with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) with bilateral central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), whose vision improved with anticoagulation therapy.