Ocular Ischemic Syndrome Associated with Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Zihret Abazi *
Department of Ophthalmology, Health Center Palilula, Belgrade, Serbia
Lidija Magarasevic
Eye Clinic, Zvezdara University Medical Center, Belgrade, Serbia
Verica Jovanovic
Department of Ophthalmology, Health Center Palilula, Belgrade, Serbia
Svetlana Sukalo
Eye Clinic, Zvezdara University Medical Center, Belgrade, Serbia
Aleksandra Radosavljevic
Eye Clinic, Clinical Center Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia and School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To present a case of bilateral ocular ischemic syndrome associated with severe carotid artery occlusive disease and to discuss any possible etiological factors, including parathyroid adenoma.
Case Presentation: We report a rare and unusual case of bilateral ocular ischemic syndrome, secondary to internal carotid artery atherosclerosis, occurring as a result of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Discussion: A significant decrease in the visual acuity may be an early sign of PH. Considering calcium homeostasis in the eye is useful in establishing the right diagnosis of PH.
Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of bilateral ocular ischemic syndrome associated with primary hyperparathyroidism.
Keywords: Atherosclerosis, ocular ischemic syndrome, swollen optic disc, visual loss