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Long-Term Follow-Up of Intravitreal Ranibizumab for the Treatment of Choroidal Neovascularization due to Choroidal Osteoma

Authors :
Michelle Y.Y. Wong
Zenith H. Y. Wu
Timothy Y Y Lai
Source :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology, Case Reports in Ophthalmology, Vol 3, Iss 2, Pp 200-204 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
S. Karger AG, 2012.

Abstract

Choroidal osteoma is an uncommon benign osseous intraocular tumor that typically affects young adult women. Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is one of the complications that can develop in eyes with choroidal osteoma. We present a case of CNV secondary to choroidal osteoma treated with intravitreal ranibizumab. A 57-year-old lady presented with painless loss of vision with a right-eye visual acuity of 20/800. Fundus examination showed a well-demarcated yellowish peripapillary choroidal osteoma with associated retinal and subretinal hemorrhage due to CNV. Three intravitreal ranibizumab injections at monthly intervals were given and her visual acuity improved to 20/30 following treatment. After 1.2 years of follow-up, the right eye visual acuity was maintained at 20/30 with no evidence of CNV recurrence. Our findings suggest that intravitreal ranibizumab may be an effective therapeutic option for treating CNV secondary to choroidal osteoma.

Details

ISSN :
16632699
Volume :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....beeb415a68e2811e17be0c6ec8a0f984
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000339624