Vision loss, tractional retinal detachment, and profound anemia due to rectal carcinoma

Clinical Case Reports
Akira YamamotoFumio Otsuka

Abstract

Profound anemia can cause severe proliferative retinopathy and tractional retinal detachment; therefore, it is important to closely investigate the cause of anemia. Endoscopy and computed tomography are valuable tools for this purpose.

References

Feb 28, 2002·European Journal of Haematology·M C CarraroG C Gerli
May 3, 2014·Clinical Ophthalmology·Ahmad M MansourShree K Kurup

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