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Association between Clomiphene Citrate and Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
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Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder associated with cardiovascular disorders and other related risk factors.
There has been a case reported of CRVO secondary to clomiphene citrate.1
Our case report also illustrates the association between clomiphene citrate and CRVO and serves to increase awareness among physicians who use the drug.
Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder associated with cardiovascular disorders and other related risk factors.
There has been a case reported of CRVO secondary to clomiphene citrate.1
Our case report also illustrates the association between clomiphene citrate and CRVO and serves to increase awareness among physicians who use the drug.
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Maria Ines Viola, Stellenbosch University
David Meyer, Stellenbosch University
Thabo Matsaseng, Stellenbosch University
Theunis Frans Kruger, Stellenbosch University
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Clomiphene Citrate; Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
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South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2010;16(1):24.
Article History
Date submitted: 2010-01-26
Date published: 2010-02-19
Date published: 2010-02-19
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