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Item Orbital Compression Syndrome In A Ugandan Child With Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Report(Clinical Case Reports, 2021) Olum, Ronald; Nabaggala, Catherine; Mwebe, Victoria Katasi; Namazzi, Ruth; Munube, Deogratias; Kitaka, Sabrina BakeeraOrbital compression syndrome is a rare acute complication of sickle cell disease that may impair vision. Assessment by a multidisciplinary team incorporates detailed history and physical examination, fundoscopy, and appropriate imaging to exclude infections or neoplasms. Supportive treatment is adequate unless there is evidence of life-threatening space-occupying lesion warranting surgery.