Multiple major retinal vascular occlusions in sickle cell haemoglobin C disease

Br J Ophthalmol. 1975 Sep;59(9):493-6. doi: 10.1136/bjo.59.9.493.

Abstract

A case of multiple occlusions of different sized arterioles involving the central area of the fundus has been reported in a patient suffering from sickle cell haemoglobin C disease (SC).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Hemoglobin C Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Retina / pathology
  • Retinal Artery* / pathology
  • Retinal Diseases / complications*
  • Retinal Vessels / pathology