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Bilateral optic neuropathy and intraretinal deposits after pars plana vitrectomy in amyloidosis.

Authors :
Rossetti A
Spedicato L
Fassina A
Doro D
Source :
Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2015 Jan; Vol. 63 (1), pp. 72-4.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Pathological examination of material from a nonextensive pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in the right eye provided a diagnosis of nonfamilial amyloidosis in a 68-year-old woman, who presented with bilateral glass wool-like vitreous opacities. Genetic testing revealed a Tyr114Cys mutation in the transthyretin gene. Six months after PPV, perimetry showed intense constriction with a temporal island and central scotoma in the right eye. An extensive PPV was performed in the left eye. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography evidenced bilateral epimacular amyloid deposits and unreported reflective spots within the inner retina. One year later, visual acuity had decreased to 20/400 in the left eye, with mild vitreous opacity, pale cupped optic disc and inferior altitudinal field defect. Bilateral diurnal intraocular pressure, transiently increased after PPV, never exceeded 16 mmHg with medication. Our patient presented optic nerve blood supply impairment, due to amyloidosis, which caused optic atrophy. Epiretinal and intraretinal deposit detection could aid in diagnosing patients with suspected amyloidosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1998-3689
Volume :
63
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25686071
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.151481