Cancer-associated retinopathy (CAR)

Diagnosis:

A paraneoplastic syndrome. diagnosed based on clinical features, associated antibodies, perimetry and identification of the underlying neoplasm

Clinical features:

Rapid visual loss
Anti CAR antibodies (VPS, Anti-Recoverin): raised
Goldmann perimetry: ring-like scotoma in each eye

Investigations to consider:

CT chest abdomen & pelvis: lung cancer

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