Progressive Retinal Findings in Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2018 Dec 19:55:e49-e51. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20181017-03.

Abstract

Ocular involvement in hemolytic uremic syndrome is rare and in most cases presents with retinal ischemia, hemorrhages, and neovascularization. The authors describe the progression of retinal involvement as a rare complication of typical hemolytic uremic syndrome in a 2-year-old boy. Progression of retinal findings were demonstrated with serial fundus photographs. All children who develop hemolytic uremic syndrome have an early ocular consultation and regular ophthalmic follow-up. Early and regular ophthalmic examinations will be useful to expand the understanding of this rare ocular complication and to guide treatment options. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2018;55:e49-e51.].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Fibrosis / pathology
  • Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Retina / pathology*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / etiology*