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Bilateral Papillophlebitis in a Patient with Accelerated Essential Hypertension

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Annals of Ophthalmology

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We describe a case of bilateral papillophlebitis with disc edema, scattered cotton-wool spots, flame-shaped hemorrhages, and exudates around the optic discs and in the macula of a 33-year-old patient with essential hypertension. The pathophysiology and natural course of the disease is discussed.

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  1. Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9QR, UK

    Arijit Mitra DO, MRCSEd (Specialist Registrar)

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The author has stated that he does not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The author also does not discuss the use of off-label products, which include unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

The author describes a case of bilateral papillophlebitis in a patient with essential hypertension in which significant visual improvement is seen following stabilization of the blood pressure.

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Mitra, A. Bilateral Papillophlebitis in a Patient with Accelerated Essential Hypertension. Ann Ophthalmol 39, 337–339 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-007-9001-4

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