Retinal phlebitis associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of retinal phlebitis associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia.


METHODS
Observational case report.


METHODS
A 44-year-old Indian man diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia presented with a 1-week history of blurred vision in both eyes. Fundus biomicroscopy revealed bilateral peripheral retinal venous sheathing and cellophane maculopathy.


RESULTS
Fundus fluorescent angiogram showed bilateral late leakage from the peripheral venous arcades and submacular fluid accumulation. The retinal phlebitis resolved following a blood transfusion and administration of systemic steroids.


CONCLUSIONS
Retinopathy associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia is not well known. This is thought to be the first documentation of retinal phlebitis occurring in this condition.
Chew
Fiona L M
FL
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. sabrefrmin@yahoo.co.uk
Tajunisah
Iqbal
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D031300:Retinal Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone