[Retinal venous occlusion in Behçet disease]

Rev Med Interne. 2007 Nov;28(11):742-5. doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2007.05.029. Epub 2007 Jun 21.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of our study is to report three cases of retinal venous occlusion in patients with Behçet disease and to discuss the physiopathology of this vascular accident.

Methods: In this retrospective study, out of a series of 32 patients suffering from Behçet disease, we report three cases of retinal venous occlusion. General and ophthalmologic features are described. Treatment strategy is detailed for each case.

Results: There were 2 cases of branch retinal venous occlusion and one case of central retinal venous occlusion. Relapses and retinal neovascularization were the most common complications.

Conclusion: The retinal venous occlusion in Behçet's disease is a non-common but severe complication. Early and appropriate treatment is required to improve the functional prognosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Behcet Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Behcet Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Retinal Vein*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology*
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology