Purtscher-like retinopathy in a paediatric patient with haemolytic uraemic syndrome: A case report and literature review

Volume: 96, Issue: 11, Pages: 607 - 610
Published: Nov 1, 2021
Abstract
An 8-year-old boy presented with fever, vomits, bloody diarrhoea, and blurred vision. The patient was diagnosed with Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS) due to the symptoms and a positive Verotoxin stool test. Funduscopic examination showed retinal involvement in both eyes, peri-papillary paleness, retinal haemorrhages, and soft "Purtscher Fleckens" exudates. A favourable outcome was achieved after hospital admission and systemic treatment....
Paper Details
Title
Purtscher-like retinopathy in a paediatric patient with haemolytic uraemic syndrome: A case report and literature review
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
Volume
96
Issue
11
Pages
607 - 610
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