Multiple Arterial Macroaneurysms in Acquired Coatsʼ Disease in an Adult – A Case Report

Background

Coatsʼ disease is an idiopathic, typically unilateral, retinal vasculopathy that causes diffuse telangiectasia with intraretinal and subretinal exudation, aneurysmal formation, capillary non perfusion and lipid deposition [1]. Being mainly a disease of childhood, rare cases can be seen in adults. Despite the less severe symptoms and slower progression [2], late onset Coatsʼ disease can cause important loss of vision, if left untreated. In this article, we present a rare case of Coatsʼ disease, diagnosed in adulthood.

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