Irreversible Loss of Vision in a Child due to Occipital Infarction after Gastroenteritis

Abstract

A 2½-year-old girl developed a bilateral occipital infarct following severe gastroenteritis with bilateral vision of light perception. Evaluations for sickle cell anemia, hemolytic anemia and coagulopathies were negative. Cortical blindness is an uncommon but dramatic complication of gastroenteritis, hence the need of prompt hydration and other supportive measures to avoid irreversible visual loss or mental sequela.

Keywords

• Visual recovery
• Gastroenteritis
• Occipital infarct