Retinal capillary hemangioma treated with verteporfin photodynamic therapy |
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Authors: | Atebara Neal H |
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Institution: | Retina Center of Hawaii, Department of Surgery, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. retina2000@hawaii.rr.com |
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Abstract: | PURPOSE: To describe a case of exudative retinal capillary hemangioma treated with photodynamic therapy that resulted in an improvement in clinical appearance and visual acuity. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: A 55-year-old Asian man presented with a large exudative peripheral retinal capillary hemangioma of the left eye causing serous retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema, and a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/200. The hemangioma was treated with three successive sessions of verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT). RESULTS: With 10 months of follow-up after the initial treatment, involution of the hemangioma, reduction of subretinal fluid, and improvement of best-corrected visual acuity to 20/80 was seen. CONCLUSION: Photodynamic therapy may be an effective treatment option in select cases of exudative retinal capillary hemangioma. |
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