Retinopathy of prematurity treatment and vitreous hemorrhage

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2008 Mar-Apr;45(2):118-20. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20080301-09.

Abstract

Two cases of hemorrhagic retinopathy of prematurity associated with thrombocytopenia are presented. The negative prognosis of vitreous hemorrhage in retinopathy of prematurity and the option of platelet transfusions are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laser Coagulation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Platelet Count
  • Platelet Transfusion
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / surgery*
  • Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune / etiology
  • Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune / therapy
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage / etiology*