J Trauma Inj.  2024 Dec;37(4):291-294. 10.20408/jti.2024.0032.

Purtscher retinopathy following isolated chest compression: a case report

• Jang MU
• Jung HG
• Kim Y

• KMID: 2562951
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2024.0032

Abstract

This case report describes the case of a 56-year-old man who developed Purtscher retinopathy following compressive chest trauma. During the tertiary survey, the patient was found to have a unilateral partial vision decline despite sustaining only mild rib fractures. The patient was diagnosed with a rare complication of Purtscher retinopathy. At a 2-week follow-up outpatient examination, improved visual acuity was observed. This case highlights the importance of conducting a tertiary survey not only on the directly impacted site, but also comprehensively across all sites, while attentively listening to and addressing the patient’s complaints.

Keyword

Purtscher retinopathy; Trauma-induced retinopathy; Posttraumatic complication; Tertiary survey; Case reports