Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as rescue therapy for pediatric frosted branch angiitis with Purtscher-like retinopathy: A case report
Journal
Frontiers in medicine
Journal Volume
10
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Lee, Chi-Tai
Hsieh, Tzu-Han
Chu, Chan-Ching
Hsu, Yung-Ray
Wang, Jia-Horng
Zhao, Zhanqi
Chang, Hou-Tai
Abstract
Frosted branch angiitis (FBA) is an uncommon uveitis characterized by fulminant retinal vasculitis. Purtscher-like retinopathy (PuR) is a rare retinal angiopathy associated with a non-traumatic etiology. Both FBA and PuR can cause profound visual impairments.
Subjects
Purtscher-like retinopathy; atmosphere absolute; best-corrected visual acuity; frosted branch angiitis; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; optical coherence tomography; positive antinuclear antibody