Retinal arterial macroaneurysms

. Retinal arterial macroaneurysms are acquired saccular or fusiform dilatations of the large arterioles of the retina, usually within the first three orders of bifurcation. They are associated with systemic vascular conditions such as hypertension and arteriosclerotic disease occurring most commonly...

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Published in:Acta ophthalmologica (Oxford, England) England), 2014-03, Vol.92 (2), p.101-104
Main Authors: Pitkänen, Leena, Tommila, Petri, Kaarniranta, Kai, Jääskeläinen, Juha E, Kinnunen, Kati
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aneurysm
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - etiology
Aneurysm - therapy
artery
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
macroaneurysm
Ophthalmology
retina
Retinal Artery - pathology
Retinal Diseases - diagnosis
Retinal Diseases - etiology
Retinal Diseases - therapy
Risk Factors
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Summary:. Retinal arterial macroaneurysms are acquired saccular or fusiform dilatations of the large arterioles of the retina, usually within the first three orders of bifurcation. They are associated with systemic vascular conditions such as hypertension and arteriosclerotic disease occurring most commonly in elderly women. The primary reported symptom is a sudden loss of vision due to haemorrhage or oedema affecting the macula. Most of macroaneurysms regress without treatment and without causing decreased visual acuity. Poor visual outcome may occur secondary to foveal exudates and subfoveal haemorrhage.
ISSN:1755-375X
1755-3768
DOI:10.1111/aos.12210