Retinal detachment and gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina: case report.

Abstract

To report a case of gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina associated with retinal detachment. Hyperornithinemia confirmed the diagnosis of gyrate atrophy. Pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil infusion was performed with good anatomical results, despite the persistence of low visual acuity. Retinal detachment is a rare complication of gyrate atrophy and can be managed with pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil. We discuss the possible mechanisms that led to low visual acuity.

• Authors: Rodrigo Fabri Berbel, Paulo Igor Rauen, Raphael Frangiote Pallone, Antônio Marcelo Barbante Casella
• Journal: Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia (Arq Bras Oftalmol) 2012 Jan-Feb Vol. 75 Issue 1 Pg. 59-60 ISSN: 1678-2925 [Electronic] Brazil
• PMID: 22552420 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Silicone Oils

Topics

• Adult
• Choroid (pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Gyrate Atrophy (complications)
• Humans
• Intravitreal Injections
• Retina (pathology, surgery)
• Retinal Detachment (etiology, therapy)
• Silicone Oils (administration & dosage)
• Vitrectomy (methods)