Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Audrey C Ko

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• 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, Zohar Yehoshua, Chrisfouad R Alabiad Laura C. Huang, Basil K Williams Jr, Audrey C Ko, Zohar Yehoshua, 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

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