Central retinal vein occlusion in sickle cell disease.
Central retinal vein occlusion has not been reported previously in patients with sickle cell anemia. We describe the case of a 31-year-old man with sickle cell anemia who developed this complication. The search for risk factors for central retinal vein occlusion in this young patient revealed protein S deficiency and a history of iron deficiency. He was treated with anticoagulation therapy, and his vision improved gradually.
Hasan
Syed
S
Department of Medicine, Center for Sickle Cell Disease, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, USA. syedphasan@hotmail.com
Elbedawi
Mamoon
M
Castro
Oswaldo
O
Gladwin
Mark
M
Palestine
Alan
A
D000328:Adult; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications*; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018455:Protein S Deficiency; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000925:Anticoagulants