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Rapid and Sustained Resolution of Serous Retinal Detachment in Sturge-Weber Syndrome after Single Injection of Intravitreal Bevacizumab.

Authors :
Shoeibi, Nasser
Ahmadieh, Hamid
Abrishami, Mojtaba
Poorzand, Hoorak
Source :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation. Oct2011, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p358-360. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Purpose: To report the effect of a single intravitreal bevacizumab injection on serous retinal detachment (SRD) in Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). Design: Interventional case report. Methods: A 15-year-old boy with history of SWS was referred with a complaint of sudden visual loss 2 days before, having choroidal hemangioma accompanied with SRD. Visual acuity was 20/160. Results: He was treated with 1.25 mg of bevacizumab injected intravitreally. One week later, the retina was completely attached and visual acuity was 20/20. After 20 months, without repeating the injection, the retina remained attached and vision was stable. Conclusions: An early single dose of intravitreal bevacizumab is effective in the treatment of serous retinal detachment in SWS with good long-term results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09273948
Volume :
19
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66310910
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/09273948.2011.589022