Shifting fluid sign is seen in:: (A) Exudative retinal detachment, (B) Tractional retinal detachment, (C) Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, (D) Retinal hole
Answer is A. Shifting fluid is seen in exudative retinal detachmentwhich occurs due to exudation of fluid from the choroid which collects in the subretinal space. -Causes: Inflammatory conditions like choroiditis, posterior scleritis Choroidal tumors like melanoma Toxemia of pregnancy Malignant hypeension Coats disease -Clinical features: Floaters due to vitritis but no photopsia Visual field defect Detached retina appears smooth & convex in configuration. No break is seen. -Treatment: Systemic steroids Treatment of the cause