Retina: Terson syndrome: practice question

A Ophthalmology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Ophthalmology · Retina: Terson syndrome

Sample item

A patient with a ruptured intracranial aneurysm has vitreous haemorrhage. What is this called?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Terson syndrome

Terson syndrome is intraocular haemorrhage associated with subarachnoid or intracranial bleeding due to sudden rise in intracranial pressure. It often resolves spontaneously.

Option by option

  • A. Terson syndrome (correct)

    Correct. Vitreous or preretinal bleeding with SAH is Terson syndrome.

  • B. Purtscher retinopathy

    Purtscher follows chest compression.

  • C. Eales disease

    Eales disease is a periphlebitis.

  • D. Coats disease

    Coats disease is idiopathic telangiectasia.

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What is the answer to this Ophthalmology question?

The best answer is A, Terson syndrome. Terson syndrome is intraocular haemorrhage associated with subarachnoid or intracranial bleeding due to sudden rise in intracranial pressure.

Why is "Purtscher retinopathy" not the answer?

Purtscher follows chest compression.

Why is "Eales disease" not the answer?

Eales disease is a periphlebitis.

Why is "Coats disease" not the answer?

Coats disease is idiopathic telangiectasia.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Retina: Terson syndrome in Ophthalmology. It often resolves spontaneously.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Retina: Terson syndrome?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.