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Mariam Cernichiaro-Espinosa1, Daniela Meizner-Grezemkovsky1, Norma López-Santiago2
1Pediatric Retina Unit, Retina and Vitreous Department, Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México, I.A.P. Ciudad de México, Mexico.
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases
|April 3, 2023
Summary
This case report details ischemic retinopathy in a child with Upshaw-Schulman syndrome (USS). Early ophthalmologic exams are crucial for managing USS complications like vitreous hemorrhage.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Hematology
Background:
- Upshaw-Schulman syndrome (USS) is a rare genetic disorder.
- USS is characterized by a deficiency in ADAMTS13, leading to thrombotic microangiopathy.
- Ocular manifestations in pediatric USS are not well-documented.

