# Concurrent Onset of Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Inflammation of a Large Maxillary Odontogenic Cyst: Case Report and Analysis

## TL;DR

A patient experienced sudden vision loss due to a retinal vein blockage and a large inflamed dental cyst, which improved after combined eye treatment and surgery.

## Contribution

Highlights a rare case linking odontogenic cyst inflammation to central retinal vein occlusion and successful multidisciplinary treatment.

## Key findings

- Central retinal vein occlusion and a large inflamed odontogenic cyst occurred concurrently in a patient.
- Combined ophthalmic therapy and surgical cyst removal resolved the vision impairment.
- Odontogenic factors should be considered in sudden vision loss cases.

## Abstract

Central retinal vein occlusion typically manifests in older individuals with underlying systemic pathology, leading to a spectrum of symptoms ranging from blurred vision to complete vision loss. While odontogenic infections are recognized for causing complications affecting the eye and vision, their potential role as an etiological factor in cases of sudden vision impairment merits consideration. This article presents a case involving central retinal vein thrombosis, wherein resolution was achieved through a combination of ophthalmic therapy and the surgical removal of a concurrently existing large inflamed odontogenic cyst located in the ipsilateral hemimaxilla. This case underscores the importance of recognizing odontogenic factors in the assessment of sudden vision impairment and the efficacy of a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach.