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Enhanced diagnosis of superior branch retinal vein occlusion with collateral vessels using optical coherence tomography angiography: a case study
Abstract
A 41-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of decreased vision in the right eye. Fundus examination revealed microaneurysms, venous compression, empty veins, and formation of collateral vessels distal to the occlusion, which were diagnosed as superior branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Collateral vessels, originating from the intermediate and deep capillary plexuses, were determined using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) imaging. OCTA can play an important role in BRVO diagnosis and the evaluation of microvasculature architecture. This case emphasizes the important diagnostic capabilities of OCTA in visualizing microvascular changes, such as collateral vessels, foveal avascular zone (FAZ) changes, and capillary nonperfusion.

Keywords : Branch retinal vein occlusion, collateral vessels, optical coherence tomography angiography

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Article available in :
Volume 4, Issue 1, 2025
Page : 14-16
https://doi.org/10.51271/ANKMJ-0038
Article Information
Received : 01 Ara 2024
Accepted : 15 Ara 2024
Published : 06 Oca 2025
Corresponding Author :

Cihat Havan: Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye

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Citation : Havan C, Teke MY, Çıtırık M. Enhanced diagnosis of superior branch retinal vein occlusion with collateral vessels using optical coherence tomography angiography: a case study. Ank Med J. 2025;4(1):14-16.

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