[Decompensation of a cirsoid aneurysm: a case report]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 2003 May;26(5):503-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of a 27-year-old woman with a cirsoid aneurysm, also called congenital arteriovenous communication of the retina. The cirsoid aneurysm, stage I according to Archer's classification, was revealed by a serous retinal detachment. The exudation resolved, and acuity was recovered after a short time, but exudation recurred during the 5 years of follow-up. Exudation of type I cirsoid aneurysm is rare. The clinical and pathogenic features are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemangioma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Retinal Diseases / etiology*
  • Retinal Vessels / abnormalities*
  • Time Factors