Bilateral paracentral acute middle maculopathy associated with open mitral valve repair

Purpose: To disseminate a case study of Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy (PAMM) occurring bilaterally following open mitral valve repair. Observations: The patient reported to the clinic initially with severe vision loss in both eyes and abnormal findings on retinal imaging indicative of PAMM. A...

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Main Authors: Humza Sulahria, Ohidul Mojumder, Greggory M. Gahn, Arshad M. Khanani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993625000374
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Summary:Purpose: To disseminate a case study of Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy (PAMM) occurring bilaterally following open mitral valve repair. Observations: The patient reported to the clinic initially with severe vision loss in both eyes and abnormal findings on retinal imaging indicative of PAMM. After a follow-up of 4 weeks, the patient showed mild improvement in visual acuity. After a follow-up of 16 weeks, the patient showed significant improvement in visual acuity. Conclusions and Importance: There is currently no treatment for PAMM. This report provides an important case of PAMM occurring after a surgery that is the first bilateral case of its kind. It is crucial to continue researching this topic to further understand PAMM and its possible causes and indications.
ISSN:2451-9936