Ocular findings in elderly cases of homozygous sickle-cell disease in Jamaica
Br J Ophthalmol
; 60(5): 361-4, May 1976.
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JM3.1
Ubicación: JM3.1; RE1.B75
ABSTRACT
The ocular findings in 60 patients with homozygous sickle-cell disease over the age of 40 years have been described. Peripheral retinal vessel disease was common and appeared to increase with age. Retinitis proliferans was common among older patients in the group. Angioid streaks occurred in 13 (22 percent) patients. (Summary)
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MedCarib
Asunto principal:
Oftalmopatías
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Anemia de Células Falciformes
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Ophthalmol
Año:
1976
Tipo del documento:
Article