Purtscher-like retinopathy following valsalva maneuver effect: case report
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Purtscher-like retinopathy following valsalva maneuver effect: case report
INTRODUCTION Purtscher's retinopathy is a rare condition that is noted in cases related to various types of trauma. The characteristic finding in the fundus is the presence of multiple Purtscher flecken. Purtscher-like retinopathy has a similar presentation in the fundus, but without an association with trauma. CASE PRESENTATION A 43-year old Malay man presented with a sudden onset of central...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Case Reports
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-5-338