Abstract
We report a case of sudden onset visual loss caused by branch retinal artery occlusion. Systematic search for the cause of branch retinal artery occlusion revealed Factor V Leiden mutation and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome as the cause. Implications for diagnosis and management are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Aspirin / administration & dosage
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Aspirin / therapeutic use
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Blindness / drug therapy
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Blindness / etiology*
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Eye / blood supply*
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Eye / drug effects
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Factor V / genetics
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Heparin / administration & dosage
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Heparin / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Physicians, Family*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Referral and Consultation
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Retinal Artery Occlusion / complications*
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Retinal Artery Occlusion / drug therapy
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Retinal Artery Occlusion / genetics
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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factor V Leiden
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Factor V
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Heparin
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Aspirin