Bilateral Peripheral Neovascularization in Hemoglobin C Trait Retinopathy

<b>Purpose:</b> To describe a case of bilateral peripheral neovascularization (NV) secondary to hemoglobin C trait. Method: A single case was evaluated. Results: A 74-year-old African American woman presented asymptomatically with peripheral nonperfusion and NV on examination and angiography during an anemia evaluation, which led to a diagnosis of hemoglobin C trait. <b>Conclusion:</b> Hemoglobin C trait is a rare but known cause of NV. This case highlights the importance of hemoglobinopathy screening in cases of peripheral NV, as these findings may indicate systemic disease and require a multidisciplinary approach.

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Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases
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2026-01-21
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https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264251400701
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Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
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Bilateral Peripheral Neovascularization in Hemoglobin C Trait Retinopathy

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Bilateral Peripheral Neovascularization in Hemoglobin C Trait Retinopathy

Viren Govindaraju, Jordan Jabara, Benjamin West, Lisa J. Faia
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Abstract

<b>Purpose:</b> To describe a case of bilateral peripheral neovascularization (NV) secondary to hemoglobin C trait. Method: A single case was evaluated. Results: A 74-year-old African American woman presented asymptomatically with peripheral nonperfusion and NV on examination and angiography during an anemia evaluation, which led to a diagnosis of hemoglobin C trait. <b>Conclusion:</b> Hemoglobin C trait is a rare but known cause of NV. This case highlights the importance of hemoglobinopathy screening in cases of peripheral NV, as these findings may indicate systemic disease and require a multidisciplinary approach.

Journal of VitreoRetinal DiseasesVol. 10(2)
Central Michigan University (US), Oakland University (US), Associated Retinal Consultants (US), Beaumont Eye Institute (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
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