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Purtscher-like retinopathy in nephrotic syndrome associated with mild chronic renal failure

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A sudden loss of vision attributable to Purtscher-like retinopathy occurred in a 4-year-old boy with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and nephrotic syndrome as well as mild chronic renal failure. This retinopathy was bilateral. After treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone, infusion of 20% albumin, and low molecular weight heparin (nadroparin calcium), his visual acuity improved within 3 days. Ischemic retinal blanching and hemorrhages gradually disappeared. The pathogenesis of this disorder is unknown.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Medical University, ul. M. Skłodowskiej – Curie 50/52, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland e-mail: zwolin@nefped.am.wroc.pl Tel./Fax: +48-71-3284778, , , , , , PL

    D. Zwolińska, A. Medyńska & A. Galar

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University, Wrocław, Poland, , , , , , PL

    A. Turno

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Received: 23 November 1999 / Revised: 26 April 2000 / Accepted: 27 April 2000

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Zwolińska, D., Medyńska, A., Galar, A. et al. Purtscher-like retinopathy in nephrotic syndrome associated with mild chronic renal failure. Pediatr Nephrol 15, 82–84 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004670000411

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