[Retinal arteritis in a case of sarcoidosis. A case report]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2002 Sep;25(7):733-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Retinal vasculitis is a common finding and occurs in 10% - 83% of patients with sarcoidosis. In most cases, there are bilateral, peripheral and nonischemic periphlebitis. In contrast, periarterial involvement is rarely observed. We report a case of retinal vasculitis associated with sarcoidosis and its differential diagnosis. Sarcoidosis should not be excluded in case of periarteritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteritis / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Functional Laterality
  • Humans
  • Retinal Vessels*
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*