A case of ocular ischemic syndrome in spontaneous acute internal carotid dissection: The importance of multidisciplinary management

Aims To emphasize that ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) is a rare but threatening condition. It is a consequence of occlusion or dissection of internal carotid artery (ICA). Methods A 66-year-old caucasian male presented in the emergency room with painful vision loss in his right eye and mild neurolog...

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Published in:European journal of ophthalmology 2024-03, Vol.34 (2), p.NP43-NP47
Main Authors: Cattaneo, Jennifer, Micieli, Camilla, Poli, Jacopo Carlo, Migliorisi, Carmelo, Trabucchi, Giuseppe
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Language:English
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Summary:Aims To emphasize that ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) is a rare but threatening condition. It is a consequence of occlusion or dissection of internal carotid artery (ICA). Methods A 66-year-old caucasian male presented in the emergency room with painful vision loss in his right eye and mild neurological symptoms. He was diagnosed ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) in ICA and ophthalmic artery occlusion due to right ICA dissection. Conclusions It is very important to know and be able to recognise OIS as it may often be misdiagnosed or treated as a different entity. Patients with ICA occlusion and OIS must be treated as soon as possible by a stroke unit team to resolve ICA occlusion/dissection and by the ophthalmologist to prevent further ocular related complications.
ISSN:1120-6721
1724-6016
DOI:10.1177/11206721231199516