title: Massive subretinal and vitreous haemorrhages at presentation in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: report of a case and review of literature.
abstract: A 21-year-old woman presented with acute decreased vision due to massive subretinal haemorrhage with macular exudation in the right eye and vitreous haemorrhage in the left eye. Haematological work-up revealed thrombocytopenia (platelets 14,000/μl) with anaemia (haemoglobin 6.3 gm/100 ml). A diagnosis of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) was confirmed by a haematologist. Systemic therapy resulted in dramatic resolution of the fundus features with near complete restoration of visual acuity over three months. ITP can present with intraocular haemorrhages, especially if accompanied by anaemia. A high index of suspicion and appropriate systemic treatment can lead to a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. nehadoc@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Neha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Goel
authors.forename: Supriya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.forename: Pooja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Basudeb
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ghosh
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000150:complications*; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: retina; retinopathy; thrombocytopenia