Atlas Entry - Non-proliferative sickle cell retinopathy

Non-proliferative sickle cell retinopathy

Category(ies): Retina, Vitreous

Contributor: Prashant K. Parekh, MD, MBA

Photographer: Carol Chan, CRA

sickle cell retinopathy - round hypopigmented (salmon colored) lesion — Photo demonstrates an elevated, round hypopigmented (salmon colored) lesion in the inferior retinal periphery with surrounding hyperpigmentation. This lesion represents a previous intraretinal hemorrhage, which has since hemolyzed and now appears as a "salmon patch."

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sickle cell retinopathy - ovid lesion hypopigmented (salmon colored) lesion — Photo demonstrates a flat, salmon colored, ovoid lesion in the nasal retinal periphery that also represents a "salmon patch.""

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Non-proliferative sickle cell retinopathy

Non-proliferative sickle cell retinopathy

Category(ies): Retina, Vitreous

Contributor: Prashant K. Parekh, MD, MBA

Photographer: Carol Chan, CRA

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