Angioid streaks in beta thalassaemia minor.
We report what we believe to be the first recorded case of angioid streaks in a patient with beta thalassaemia minor. The occurrence of angioid streaks in a patient with a relatively normal iron balance and only very mild haemolysis may be explained by the combination of pregnancy with associated multiple transfusions in a myopic patient where an inherent defect in Bruch's membrane may exist.
Kinsella
F P
FP
Research Unit, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin.
Mooney
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D000793:Angioid Streaks / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology