# Multimodal Imaging in Unusual Alport Retinopathy

**Authors:** William Evans, James Richardson-May, Rashi Arora

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52768 · Cureus · 2024-01-23

## TL;DR

This case report explores a rare eye condition in a patient with Alport syndrome, highlighting unusual retinopathy and the effects of steroid treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique case of Alport syndrome with atypical retinopathy findings and the impact of cataract surgery and steroids.

## Key findings

- Bilateral reduced visual acuity led to cataract surgery in a patient with Alport syndrome.
- Steroid treatment following surgery caused central serous chorioretinopathy.
- Multimodal imaging revealed both classical and atypical ocular findings.

## Abstract

Alport syndrome, a rare genetic condition, can manifest various ocular abnormalities. This case report presents a unique instance of Alport syndrome where bilateral reduced visual acuity led to cataract surgery and subsequent central serous chorioretinopathy due to steroid treatment. By utilizing multiple imaging modalities, we aim to illustrate classical and atypical findings, addressing a literature gap and sharing our experience for educational purposes.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** Alport syndrome (MONDO:0018965), central serous chorioretinopathy (MONDO:0018616)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** ocular abnormalities (MESH:D005124), cataract (MESH:D002386), Retinopathy (MESH:D058437), serous chorioretinopathy (MESH:D056833), Alport syndrome (MESH:D009394)

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