I HUMAN CASE STUDY WEEK 8 ) A 72 yo woman
presents with a posterior pole appearance as shown
1. Patient Biodata
• Age: 72 years
• Sex: Female
• Past Medical History: Likely age-related vascular risk (not fully specified)
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• Medications: Not specified
• Allergies: Not reported
• Reason for Visit: Acute visual changes with abnormal posterior pole appearance
2. History
A 72-year-old woman presents for evaluation after developing visual symptoms. Fundoscopic
examination reveals an abnormal posterior pole appearance. Given her age and exam findings, a
vascular etiology is suspected.
3. History of Present Illness (HPI)
• Onset: Acute
• Location: One eye (monocular involvement implied)
• Character: Sudden vision loss
• Associated findings: Posterior pole changes on fundoscopic exam
• Pain: May or may not be present
• Progression: Rapid onset
4. Review of Systems (ROS)
• Eyes: Sudden visual loss, abnormal fundoscopic appearance
• Head: Possible headache, scalp tenderness (often associated but not required)
presents with a posterior pole appearance as shown
1. Patient Biodata
• Age: 72 years
• Sex: Female
• Past Medical History: Likely age-related vascular risk (not fully specified)
, •
• Medications: Not specified
• Allergies: Not reported
• Reason for Visit: Acute visual changes with abnormal posterior pole appearance
2. History
A 72-year-old woman presents for evaluation after developing visual symptoms. Fundoscopic
examination reveals an abnormal posterior pole appearance. Given her age and exam findings, a
vascular etiology is suspected.
3. History of Present Illness (HPI)
• Onset: Acute
• Location: One eye (monocular involvement implied)
• Character: Sudden vision loss
• Associated findings: Posterior pole changes on fundoscopic exam
• Pain: May or may not be present
• Progression: Rapid onset
4. Review of Systems (ROS)
• Eyes: Sudden visual loss, abnormal fundoscopic appearance
• Head: Possible headache, scalp tenderness (often associated but not required)
