Vascular Tortuosities of the Upper Eyelid : A New Clinical Finding in Fabry Patient Screening
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To report a new clinical finding related to Fabry disease.
Methods.
Fabry subjects were enrolled in the study, matched for age and sex with healthy individuals as a control group.
This is a prospective review of all upper lid pictures taken for every subject at their last visit.
A 4-step grading scale is proposed to classify this new entity.
Results.
Group A (Fabry) comprised 16 males and 22 females, aged 40 (±14) years on average.
Group B (control) comprised 7 males and 8 females, aged 37 (±12) Vessels tortuosity was identified on the external superior lid in 36 of the Fabry patients (94.7%), while none of the subjects in group B showed similar vessels tortuosity.
In addition, microaneurysms (MAs) were found in 10/38 group A subjects while none in group B presented a similar finding.
The differences are highly significant.
Conclusion.
This paper proposes that blood vessels tortuosity on the upper eyelid be recognized as a new clinical entity for inclusion among the classic ocular manifestations of Fabry’s disease.
Without evidence of any negative impact, it should be considered a benign sign contributing to evidence of suspected Fabry disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Michaud, Langis. 2013. Vascular Tortuosities of the Upper Eyelid : A New Clinical Finding in Fabry Patient Screening. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Michaud, Langis. Vascular Tortuosities of the Upper Eyelid : A New Clinical Finding in Fabry Patient Screening. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Michaud, Langis. Vascular Tortuosities of the Upper Eyelid : A New Clinical Finding in Fabry Patient Screening. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454568