Rapid regression of retinochoroidal venous collaterals following optic nerve sheath fenestration in idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Javaneh Abbasian; Andrew G Lee; Reid Longmuir; Jacinthe Rouleau

doi:10.1080/08820530601162842

Rapid regression of retinochoroidal venous collaterals following optic nerve sheath fenestration in idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Semin Ophthalmol. 2007 Jan-Mar;22(1):35-7. doi: 10.1080/08820530601162842.

Authors

Javaneh Abbasian¹, Andrew G Lee, Reid Longmuir, Jacinthe Rouleau

Affiliation

¹ University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.

PMID: 17366117
DOI: 10.1080/08820530601162842

Abstract

A woman with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) experienced rapid regression of retinochoroidal venous collaterals ("optociliary shunt vessels") following optic nerve sheath fenestration. The presence of these vessels is a nonspecific sign of chronic retinal venous compression in patients with optic disc edema including IIH.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Choroid / blood supply*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intracranial Hypertension / surgery*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
Optic Disk / blood supply*
Optic Nerve / surgery*
Retinal Vein / abnormalities*