Terson syndrome

Description

Vitreous, retrohyaloid, retinal, or subretinal haemorrhage occurring consequent to an acute intracranial haemorrhage or elevated intracranial pressure.


History

Associated Persons

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References

Original articles

  • Litten M. Ueber einige vom allgemeinen klinischen standpunkt aus interessante augenveränderungen. Berliner Klinische Wochenschrift. 1881; 18: 23–27
  • Terson A. De l’hémorragie dans le corps vitré au cours de l’hémorragie cérébrale. Clinique ophtalmologique. 1900; 6: 309-12
  • Terson A. Le syndrome de l’hématome du corps vitré et de l’hémorragie intracranienne spontanés. Annales d’Oculistique 1926; 163: 666–673.

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