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Abstract #17112 Published in IGR 9-1

Ocular neovascularization in a patient with Fanconi anemia

Yahia SB; Touffahi SA; Zeghidi H; Zaouali S; Khairallah M
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology 2006; 41: 778-779


CASE REPORT: An 11-year-old girl diagnosed with Fanconi anemia was referred to us for redness and pain in her right eye. Findings in the right eye included visual acuity of counting fingers, neovascular glaucoma, vitreous hemorrhage, optic disc neovascularization, and features of peripheral ischemic retinopathy. Findings in the left eye included peripheral retinal neovascularization and areas of retinal capillary nonperfusion. COMMENTS: Patients with Fanconi anemia may develop ocular neovascularization with subsequent severe visual loss due to vitreous hemorrhage or neovascular glaucoma. Regular ophthalmic examination, including ophthalmoscopy and fluorescein angiography in selected cases, is recommended in such patients.

Dr. M. Khairallah, Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia. moncef.khairallah@rns.tn


Classification:

9.4.5.1 Neovascular glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.5 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, choroid and vitreous)



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