Shaken baby syndrome in an infant treated for retinopathy of prematurity with anti-VEGF injection

Devebacak, A; Bekmez, S; Eris, E; Mayali, H; Yurtseven, I; Celik, Y; Bag, O

Shaken baby syndrome in an infant treated for retinopathy of prematurity with anti-VEGF injection

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MOSBY-ELSEVIER

Abstract

We present the case of an infant who received bevacizumab treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and developed retinal hemorrhages 12 weeks later. Although preretinal hemorrhages along the ROP's ridge were a concern for recurrence, we decided to investigate other etiologies because of numerous retinal hemorrhages in different retinal layers and their concentration in the posterior pole. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging revealed a new-onset subdural hemorrhage. Factors that were suspicious for trauma were identified in the detailed history taken from the family by the hospital's child abuse team. This case highlights the importance of considering the characteristics of retinal hemorrhages in infants with ROP and conducting any necessary investigation.