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[Intravitreal bevacizumab in the treatment of idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasis type I].

Authors :
García-Ben A
Gómez-Ulla F
Rodriguez-Cid MJ
Source :
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia [Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol] 2014 Jul; Vol. 89 (7), pp. 269-71. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Apr 10.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Clinical Case: We report a case of a 42 year-old male with a macular edema due to idiopathic juxtafoveal retinal telangiectasis type i, treated with 3 sequential injections of intravitreal bevacizumab (1.25 mg in 0.05 ml). Anatomical improvements were observed after one year of follow up.<br />Discussion: There is currently no general consensus regarding the treatment of unilateral idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasis. The therapeutic options are, grid laser photocoagulation, intravitreal triamcinolone, verteporfin photodynamic therapy, or anti-VEGF. Visual acuity and anatomical improvements were observed in this case after intravitreal bevacizumab. Thus, intravitreal bevacizumab seems to be effective to treat macular edema in idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasis type i.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Sociedad Española de Oftalmología. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1989-7286
Volume :
89
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24269459
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oftal.2013.01.006