A Case Report of Kussmaul-Maier Disease

Authors

  • O.O. Andrushkova Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University; Vinnitsa (Ukraine)
  • N.V. Malachkova Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University; Vinnitsa (Ukraine)
  • K.Iu. Grizhimalskaia Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University; Vinnitsa (Ukraine)
  • Ie.G. Manko Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University; Vinnitsa (Ukraine)
  • T.M. Zhmud Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University; Vinnitsa (Ukraine)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh201935256

Keywords:

Kussmaul-Maier disease, periarteritis nodosa

Abstract

Background: Kussmaul-Maier disease (also known as polyarteritis nodosa or PAN) is a systemic disorder characterized by destructive and proliferative changes in the walls of arteries (mainly muscular arteries and arterioles).

Purpose: To present a case exemplifying the ocular manifestations of Kussmaul-Maier disease.

Materials and Methods: The patient underwent visual acuity assessment, tonometry, and comprehensive eye examination. In addition, she underwent brain MRI and duplex sonography of the major arteries supplying the head. 

Results and conclusion: This case demonstrates the features of disease course and ophthalmologist’s tactics in the treatment of Kussmaul-Maier disease. Kussmaul-Maier disease has a recurrent course with long-lasting (as long as 11 years) periods of remission and favorable visual prognosis.

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2025-11-26

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Andrushkova, O. et al. 2025. A Case Report of Kussmaul-Maier Disease. Ukrainian Journal of Ophthalmology . 3 (Nov. 2025), 52–56. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh201935256.

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No. 3 (2019): Journal of Ophthalmology (Ukraine)

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