Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Vitreous hemorrhage

Bleeding within the vitreous compartment of the eye.


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PMID (PMCID)
19945193
FEMALE
[Proliferative sickle cell retinopathy revealing Glanzmann thrombasthenia].
Odoulami-Yehouessi L, Sounouvou I, Anani L, Tachabi S, Doutentien C, Latoundji S.
J Fr Ophtalmol. 2009;32(10):757.e1-4.
We report the case of a 16-year-old female suffering from SC sickle cell disease and presenting with bilateral vitreous hemorrhage revealing Glanzmann thrombasthenia.