Retina-Vitreous
2019 , Vol 28 , Num 1
Impending Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion in a Pediatric Case with MTHFR A1298C Heterozygous Polymorphism and ANA Positivity
1Uz. Dr., Atatürk Public Hospital, Ophthalmology Department, Aydın, Türkiye2Doç. Dr., Pamukkale University, Ophthalmology Department, Denizli, Türkiye
3Assit. Dr., Pamukkale University, Ophthalmology Department, Denizli, Türkiye
4Uz. Dr., Pamukkale University, Department Of Genetics, Denizli, Türkiye
5Prof. Dr., Pamukkale University, Department Of Pediatrics, Denizli, Türkiye A 13-year-old boy presented with impending central retinal venous occlusion followed by ciliary artery occlusion and vitreous hemorrhage. A detailed systemic investigation revealed ANA positivity and heterozygote polymorphism in MTHFR A1298C.Visual acuity immediately improved after starting topical anti-glaucomatous treatment for impending central retinal venous occlusion and remained at 1.0 during the 6-month follow-up. Keywords : Impending central retinal vein occlusion, cilioretinal artery occlusion, pediatric case, MTHFR A1298C heterozygous polymorphism
