Open AccessOrbital compression syndrome in a Ugandan child with sickle cell disease: A case report
Author(s) -
Olum Ronald,
Nabaggala Catherine,
Mwebe Victoria Katasi,
Namazzi Ruth,
Munube Deogratias,
Kitaka Sabrina Bakeera
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4766
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , physical examination , pediatrics , complication , multidisciplinary team , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology , nursing
Orbital compression syndrome is a rare acute complication of sickle cell disease that may impair vision. Assessment by a multidisciplinary team incorporates detailed history and physical examination, fundoscopy, and appropriate imaging to exclude infections or neoplasms. Supportive treatment is adequate unless there is evidence of life‐threatening space‐occupying lesion warranting surgery.