PURPOSE: To report vitreous hemorrhage as the initial manifestation in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, an uncommon presentation. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A 69-year-old white woman presented with diffuse vitreous hemorrhage as the initial manifestation of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, 12 years after plaque radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma. CONCLUSION: Unexplained and recurrent vitreous hemorrhage should be evaluated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
PURPOSE: To report vitreous hemorrhage as the initial manifestation in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, an uncommon presentation. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A 69-year-old white woman presented with diffuse vitreous hemorrhage as the initial manifestation of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, 12 years after plaque radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma. CONCLUSION: Unexplained and recurrent vitreous hemorrhage should be evaluated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Authors: Loo Wan-Wei; Tuan-Jaffar Tengku-Norina; Ahmad-Alwi Azma-Azalina; Abdul-Ghani Zulkifli; Embong Zunaina Journal: Int Med Case Rep J Date: 2014-01-24