Malignant Hypertensive Retinopathy

The cardinal feature of malignant hypertension is papilledema, which appears as blurring and elevation of disk margins. This image also demonstrates a flame-shaped hemorrhage and dilated veins.

Image provided by the Ophthalmic Clinic associated with the Health Center of the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, and the Online Journals of Ophthalmology at www.onjoph.com.