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What is Purtscher retinopathy?

This occurs following compression crush injuries to the thorax and head that result in hemorrhaging throughout the retina. The idea here is that the injury is big enough to activate compliment, with leukoembolization that ends up clogging arterioles. You can also get fat emboli from crushing long bones that gives a similar appearance.

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