Acta Med. 2026, 69: 37-42
Transient Occlusion of the Central Retinal Artery in a Patient with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
, Aikaterini Giannoukaki, Eirini-Kanella Panagiotopoulou, Tryfon Rotsos, Doukas Dardabounis, Georgios Labiris
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece
Received November 16, 2025
Accepted April 13, 2026
The purpose of this report is to document the occurrence of transient central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) as a rare and serious ocular complication in a patient with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), emphasizing the potential vision-threatening nature of this condition. A 49-year-old male with a known diagnosis of GPA presented with transient CRAO. The case was analyzed to understand the ocular manifestations associated with GPA and the challenges in its management. The patient exhibited a transient CRAO, highlighting the potential for severe ocular complications in the context of GPA. Transient CRAO is a rare but serious vision-threatening complication of GPA. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and timely management in patients with ocular manifestations of GPA. Financial disclosure: No financial support was received for this case report. None of the authors has any proprietary interests or conflicts of interest related to this submission. It is not simultaneously being considered for publication at any other journal.
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