Branch retinal vein occlusion associated with quetiapine fumarate

[摘要] BackgroundTo report a case of branch retinal vein occlusion in a young adult with bipolar mood disorder treated with quetiapine fumarate.Case PresentationA 29 years old gentleman who was taking quetiapine fumarate for 3 years for bipolar mood disorder, presented with sudden vision loss. He was found to have a superior temporal branch retinal vein occlusion associated with hypercholesterolemia.ConclusionAtypical antipsychotic drugs have metabolic side effects which require regular monitoring and prompt treatment.

[发布日期] 2011-08-25

[关键词] Quetiapine;Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer;Retinal Vein Occlusion;Central Retinal Vein Occlusion;Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion