Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in Sickle Cell Disease

Authors

Syed Hasan, The Center For Sickle Cell Disease
Mamoon Elbedawi
Oswaldo Castro
Mark Gladwin
Alan Palestine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2004

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

Hasan, Syed; Elbedawi, Mamoon; Castro, Oswaldo; Gladwin, Mark; and Palestine, Alan, "Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in Sickle Cell Disease" (2004). The Center For Sickle Cell Disease Faculty Publications. 208.
https://dh.howard.edu/sicklecell_fac/208