Retinal pigment epithelium tear formation following intravitreal ranibizumab injection in choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal osteoma |
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| Authors: | Muhammet K. Erol Deniz Turgut Coban Basak Bostanci Ceran Mehmet Bulut |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Antalya Training and Research HospitalAntalyaTurkey;2. Department of Ophthalmology, Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research HospitalAntalyaTurkey |
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| Abstract: | Choroidal osteoma is an extremely rare osseous tumor of the choroid where choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is the major cause of visual loss. We report the case of a 28-year-old female with CNV secondary to choroidal osteoma, who developed RPE tear after intravitreal ranibizumab treatment. |
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| Keywords: | Choroidal neovascularization choroidal osteoma ranibizumab RPE tear |
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