Orbital compression syndrome in a Ugandan child with sickle cell disease: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Orbital compression syndrome is a rare acute complication of sickle cell disease that may impair vision. Assessment by a multidisciplinary team incorporates detailed history and physical examination, fundoscopy, and appropriate imaging to exclude infections or neoplasms. Supportive treatment is adequate unless there is evidence of life‐threatening space‐occupying lesion warranting surgery.

Keywords

• orbital compression syndrome
• sickle cell anemia
• Uganda