Peg-leg arterioles: an adaptation to chronic retinal hypoperfusion
Conclusion:
Chronic severe retinal hypoperfusion due to profound carotid occlusive disease can lead to adaptive remodeling of the retinal vasculature in a pattern that closely resembles the iconic image of a pirate's peg leg.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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