Central Serous Retinopathy Associated with Weber-Christian Disease

Abstract

Purpose

To report an association between central serous retinopathy and Weber-Christian disease.

Methods

A case report.

Results

Central serous retinopathy was noticed in a patient with Weber-Christian disease possibly secondary to vasculitis involving the choriocapillaris.

Conclusions

Central serous retinopathy may be associated with an uncommon systemic condition like Weber-Christian disease.

Keywords

Central serous retinopathy Weber-Christian disease Panniculitis

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