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Combined central retinal vein and cilioretinal artery occlusion

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We present a case of combined central retinal vein and cilioretinal artery occlusion which, due to the absence of the temporal branch retinal artery, was initially misdiagnosed as a combined central retinal vein occlusion and temporal branch retinal artery occlusion. Given that – in contrast to cases of combined central artery and central retinal vein occlusion – the prognosis for cilioretinal artery occlusion with central retinal vein occlusion is quite good, this case illustrates the importance of suspecting an unusual condition in the presence of a combined occlusion.

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We thank Dr Agnès Glacet-Bernard for her comments and suggestions supporting the correct diagnosis.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Policlinico Riuniti di Foggia, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 1, Foggia, 71100, Italy

    Giuseppe Querques, Francesco Prascina, Gian-Marco Sarra, Cristiana Iaculli & Nicola Delle Noci

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Querques, G., Prascina, F., Sarra, GM. et al. Combined central retinal vein and cilioretinal artery occlusion. Int Ophthalmol 28, 47–49 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-007-9098-x

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