TITLE:
Purtscher-Like Retinopathy in Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Case Report
AUTHORS:
Leon Zhang, Joshua Meyerov, Michael Dong, Nandini Singh
KEYWORDS:
Purtscher-Like Retinopathy, Purtscher Retinopathy, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia, Case Report
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.11 No.11,
November
26,
2024
ABSTRACT: Purtscher-like retinopathies (PLRs) are occlusive retinal microangiopathies arising from non-traumatic etiologies with characteristic fundus findings. We present a case of PLR secondary to typical hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) that achieved an excellent visual outcome with treatment of the systemic disease alone. This report highlights that PLR should be considered as a differential for retinopathy in the setting of systemic illness. Furthermore, the treatment of the precipitant cause should be prioritized, with ongoing monitoring of visual function and screening for chronic ischemic complications.