Abstract
We report a case of 10-year-male child diagnosed as acute pancreatitis with deranged liver and renal functions, who presented with sudden onset bilateral painless vision loss 2 days after initial diagnosis. Neuroophthalmological examination including deep tendon reflex, plantar reflex, visual acuity, pupillary reflexes, and fundus was performed. Magnetic resonance imaging brain demonstrated features of hemorrhagic infarction involving bilateral lateral geniculate bodies (LGBs) and posterior end of optic tracts. Two major causes of bilateral LGBs lesions include vascular ischemia and osmotic demyelination. Possible mechanism of involvement of bilateral LGBs in present case is coagulopathy in the settings of acute pancreatitis attributed to pro-thrombotic state leading to microvascular occlusions.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.