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Branch retinal vein occlusion associated with quetiapine fumarate

Authors: Ku Chui Yong, Tan Aik Kah, Yeap Thye Ghee, Lim Chee Siang, Mae-Lynn Catherine Bastion

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Background

To report a case of branch retinal vein occlusion in a young adult with bipolar mood disorder treated with quetiapine fumarate.

Case Presentation

A 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.

Conclusion

Atypical antipsychotic drugs have metabolic side effects which require regular monitoring and prompt treatment.

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Title: Branch retinal vein occlusion associated with quetiapine fumarate
Authors: Ku Chui Yong
Tan Aik Kah
Yeap Thye Ghee
Lim Chee Siang
Mae-Lynn Catherine Bastion
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2415-11-24

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Branch retinal vein occlusion associated with quetiapine fumarate

Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

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