Ocular hemorrhages in thrombocytopenia.
Thrombocytopenia is a deficiency in circulating platelets. Abnormal ocular bleeding can result when thrombocytopenia is severe. Two cases of ocular hemorrhage attributed to thrombocytopenia are presented. Platelet abnormalities should be considered in the investigation of excessive or spontaneous bleeding.
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VEF Eye Center of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005130:Eye Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications*