Choroidal hemorrhage associated with systemic tissue plasminogen activator.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To determine the cause of spontaneous choroidal hemorrhage in a 67-year-old man after a myocardial infarction and administration of tissue plasminogen activator.

METHODS:

The patient underwent ocular examination.

RESULTS:

The patient retained excellent visual acuity and the choroidal hemorrhage resolved completely within two months.

CONCLUSION:

The administration of tissue plasminogen activator was responsible for the large extent of hemorrhage and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hemorrhagic choroidal detachment.

• Authors: J A Khawly, P J Ferrone, D E Holck
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 121 Issue 5 Pg. 577-8 (May 1996) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8610807 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Plasminogen Activators
• Tissue Plasminogen Activator

Topics

• Aged
• Choroid (diagnostic imaging)
• Choroid Diseases (chemically induced, diagnostic imaging)
• Choroid Hemorrhage (chemically induced, diagnostic imaging, physiopathology)
• Fundus Oculi
• Humans
• Male
• Myocardial Infarction (drug therapy)
• Plasminogen Activators (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Tissue Plasminogen Activator (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Ultrasonography
• Visual Acuity