Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Chrisfouad R Alabiad
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,
Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Tanzania
Research Article
Purtscher-Like Retinopathy and Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Caused by Soft Tissue Injection for Gluteal Augmentation
Author(s): Laura C. Huang, Basil K Williams Jr, Audrey C Ko and Chrisfouad R AlabiadLaura C. Huang, Basil K Williams Jr, Audrey C Ko and Chrisfouad R Alabiad
Purpose: To describe a rare occurrence of acute vision loss and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage following a treatment of injectable gluteal cosmetic filler.
Patient and methods: A 20-year-old female underwent a cosmetic injection of unknown components for gluteal augmentation. Within hours she developed progressive shortness of breath secondary to diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. She presented to ophthalmology 6 weeks later with a history of bilateral decreased vision. Clinical examination revealed cotton wool spots and retinal hemorrhages. Fluorescein angiography demonstrated macular vascular pruning and an enlarged foveal avascular zone.
Results: The patient was observed and vision did not improve after 8 months of follow-up.
Conclusion: These findings were attributed to a Purtscher-like retinopathy sec.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000402