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Rapid and Sustained Resolution of Serous Retinal Detachment in Sturge-Weber Syndrome after Single Injection of Intravitreal Bevacizumab.
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Ocular Immunology & Inflammation . Oct2011, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p358-360. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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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