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n-Butyl cyanoacrylate-induced multiple retinal arteriolar occlusions

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We report a case of multiple retinal arteriolar occlusions due to delayed embolisation of N-butylcyanoacrylate glue, initially injected in the external carotid artery for the management of Carotid body tumour. Ocular massage and anterior chamber paracentesis were unfruitful and patient suffered irreversible visual loss in the affected eye. Embolisation of N-butyl cyanoacrylate glue into the retinal vasculature after intratumoral injection should be kept in mind as a rare but possible complication by radiologists and ophthalmologists.

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  1. Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, India

    Prashant Naithani, Subijoy Sinha & Preeti Naithani

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, 124001, India

    Sumeet Khanduja

  3. Venu Eye Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India

    Neha Khanduja

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Naithani, P., Khanduja, S., Sinha, S. et al. n-Butyl cyanoacrylate-induced multiple retinal arteriolar occlusions. Int Ophthalmol 33, 599–600 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-013-9781-z

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