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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2009; 226(4): 352-354
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1109252
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Bilateral Serous Retinal Detachment in a Case of Preeclampsia[1]

Beidseitige seröse Amotio retinae bei PräeklampsieJ. M. Katsimpris, P. E. Theoulakis, P. Manolopoulou, C. K. Brinkmann, M. I. Gatzogias, I. K. Petropoulos
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21 April 2009 (online)

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An unusual case of a patient who developed preeclampsia in association with bilateral serous retinal detachment (RD) is presented. Emphasis is given to the fundus findings. The pathogenesis, diagnostic workup and treatment of this uncommon complication are discussed.

1 Presented at the 101st Annual Congress of the SOG/SSO, Interlaken 10. – 13.9.2008.

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1 Presented at the 101st Annual Congress of the SOG/SSO, Interlaken 10. – 13.9.2008.

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