Abstract
IV immunoglobulins has been widely used in a variety of diseases, including primary and secondary immunodeficiency diseases, neuromuscular diseases, Guillain-Barré syndrome and Kawasaki disease. Although a large number of clinical trials have demonstrated that immunoglobulin is effective and well tolerated, various adverse effects have been reported. The majority of these events, such as flushing, headache, malaise, fever, chills, fatigue and lethargy, are transient and mild. However, some rare side effects, including renal impairment, thrombosis, arrhythmia, aseptic meningitis, hemolyticanemia, and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI), are serious. IVIg treatment can cause thrombotic complications. Five cases of stroke, two cases of deep vein thrombosis, seven myocardial infarctions, one case each of RVO and pulmonary embolism have so far been described with IVIg. The rate of thrombotic complications following IVIg may be as high as 3-5% though underreported and can involve both arterial and venous circulation. In this case we describe a patient with Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) who experienced retinal vein occlusion (RVO) following IVIg therapy.
Keywords: Guillian barre syndrome, central retinal vein occlusion, IVIG Intravenous immunoglobulins.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Prathyusha Gottapu
GSL Medical College, Rajanagaram, Rajahmundry, 533296, Andhrapradesh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i2.161
