Retinopathy of prematurity treatment and vitreous hemorrhage.
Two cases of hemorrhagic retinopathy of prematurity associated with thrombocytopenia are presented. The negative prognosis of vitreous hemorrhage in retinopathy of prematurity and the option of platelet transfusions are discussed.
Funnell
Charlotte L
CL
Ophthalmology Department, St. James's Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Simmons
Ian G
IG
D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010976:Platelet Count; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D012163:Retinal Detachment; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000601:surgery*; D054098:Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*