Expulsive choroidal haemorrhage--a clinical and pathological review

Aust N Z J Ophthalmol. 1989 Aug;17(3):225-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1989.tb00525.x.

Abstract

This paper describes two cases of expulsive choroidal haemorrhage (ECH) where the final corrected visual acuity was 6/5. The management of one case consisted simply of vitrectomy; and the other of suprachoroidal drainage of blood followed by vitrectomy. The pathological findings in a series of eyes enucleated following ECH are also described. The literature is reviewed with regard to the aetiology, pathology and management of ECH.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Choroid Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Choroid Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Choroid Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Drainage
  • Eye Hemorrhage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy