Neuroimaging of ocular involvement in patients with sickle cell disease and review of the literature

Neuroradiol J. 2017 Feb;30(1):92-95. doi: 10.1177/1971400916678242. Epub 2017 Jan 3.

Abstract

Endophthalmitis is a rare cause of ocular infection that can be associated with immunocompromising conditions and, more rarely, with sickle cell disease. In this case report and review of the literature, we present a case of a young male with sickle cell disease who presented with rapidly progressive ocular pain, edema, erythema, and decreased visual acuity. The key radiological findings to suggest endophthalmitis were demonstrated using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Keywords: Computed tomography; endophthalmitis; magnetic resonance imaging; sickle cell disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications*
  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endophthalmitis / complications*
  • Endophthalmitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed