Central retinal vein occlusion: A patient with systemic sclerosis

Abstract

According to our knowledge and current data from the literature, central retinal vein occlusion is a rare vision threatening manifestation of scleroderma. There are only few published case reports on central vein occlusion in scleroderma patients. Examination of the ocular fundus is recommended for evaluation of vascular disease in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Brachiocephalic Vein Stenosis in Systemic Sclerosis

“…Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare disease characterized by widespread collagen deposition resulting in fibrosis. 1 In the literature, central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) [2][3] and subclavian vein thrombosis 4 were reported as venous involvement in SSc.…”