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DOI: 10.1055/a-2730-1136
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Recurrent Vitreous Haemorrhage Due to Atypical Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in a Patient with HLA-B51 Positivity and Heterozygous PAI-1 4G/5G Polymorphism

Rezidivierende Glaskörperblutung aufgrund atypischer Venenastthrombose bei HLA-B51-Positivität und heterozygotem PAI-1-4G/5G-Polymorphismus

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  • Stefanie Hartmann

    1   Department of Ophthalmology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland

  • Margarita G. Todorova

    1   Department of Ophthalmology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland
    2   Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
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Erratum: Rezidivierende Glaskörperblutung aufgrund atypischer Venenastthrombose bei HLA-B51-Positivität und heterozygotem PAI-1 4G/5G-PolymorphismusKlin Monbl Augenheilkd eFirst
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Background

Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder typically associated with systemic risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidaemia. In atypical or recurrent cases in younger patients, less common aetiologies, including genetic or inflammatory factors, must be considered [1].



Publication History

Received: 24 August 2025

Accepted: 20 October 2025

Article published online:
02 December 2025

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