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Spontaneous hyphaema in childhood
I A Murdoch1, R Dos Anjos, J M Parsons
1Department of Paediatrics, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
European Journal of Pediatrics
|August 1, 1991
Summary
Spontaneous hyphaema in children can stem from various causes, including sickle cell disease and leukemia. One case was diagnosed as juvenile xanthogranuloma after specialized eye examination.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Hematology
Background:
- Spontaneous hyphaema, or blood in the anterior eye chamber, is uncommon in children.
- Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for appropriate management and prognosis.