A case report of branch retinal artery occlusion in a teenager due to hyperhomocysteinaemia; the interplay of genetic and nutritional defects

A case report of branch retinal artery occlusion in a teenager due to hyperhomocysteinaemia; the interplay of genetic and nutritional defects

Abstract Background Retinal vascular occlusions are uncommon in young people and require more in-depth investigation into the cause. Studies have revealed that a high level of circulating homocysteine poses a risk for retinal vaso-occlusive events across a wide age range. This case report reflects o...

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Main Author: Clare Shute
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Branch retinal artery occlusion
Homocysteine
Hyperhomocysteinaemia
MTHFR
Vitamin B12
Folic acid
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-018-0859-2

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