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CASE REPORT article

Front. Med.
Sec. Ophthalmology
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1525111
This article is part of the Research Topic Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases View all 6 articles

ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Presenting with progressive binocular manifestations: A Case Report and Literature Review

Provisionally accepted
Lei Xi Lei Xi 1Ying Cui Ying Cui 1Zhilian Li Zhilian Li 2*
  • 1 Guangdong Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
  • 2 Department of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China

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    This report primarily describes a rare case of an elderly male patient who initially presented with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in the left eye and was ultimately diagnosed with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) -associated vasculitis involving the eyes, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. However, due to irregular treatment, both eyes developed progressive ocular manifestations later. This article emphasizes the importance of actively screening for and treating underlying conditions in cases of CRAO. A comprehensive assessment of the patient's medical history, systemic condition, and ocular examination can aid in early diagnosis, slow disease progression, and reduce mortality.

    Keywords: ANCA-associated vasculitis, Autoimmunity, Eye, Central retinal artery occlusion, keratitis；

    Received: 08 Nov 2024; Accepted: 27 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Xi, Cui and Li. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Zhilian Li, Department of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China

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