Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy
Joint Authors
Anastasakis, Anastasios
Goleni, Flamur
Livir-Rallatos, Gerasimos
Livir-Rallatos, Charalampos
Zafirakis, Panagiotis
Allen Fishman, Gerald
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To present a case of a patient with pattern dystrophy (PD) associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) that resolved spontaneously without treatment.
Methods.
A 69-year-old male patient was referred to our unit, for evaluation of a recent visual loss (metamorphopsias) in his left eye.
Fundus examination, fundus autofluorescence imaging, and fluorescein angiography showed a choroidal neovascular membrane in his left eye.
Since visual acuity was satisfactory the patient elected observation.
Clinical examination and OCT testing were repeated at 6 and 12 months after presentation.
Results.
Visual acuity remained stable at the level of 0.9 (baseline BCVA) during the follow-up period (12 months).
Repeat OCT testing showed complete spontaneous regression of the choroidal neovascular membrane without evidence of intra- or subretinal fluid in both follow-up visits.
Conclusions.
Spontaneous regression of choroidal neovascularization can occur in patients with retinal dystrophies and associated choroidal neovascular membranes.
The decision to treat or observe these patients relies strongly on the presenting visual acuity, since, in isolated instances, spontaneous resolution of choroidal neovascularization may occur.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Anastasakis, Anastasios& Goleni, Flamur& Livir-Rallatos, Gerasimos& Livir-Rallatos, Charalampos& Zafirakis, Panagiotis& Allen Fishman, Gerald. 2016. Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101858
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Anastasakis, Anastasios…[et al.]. Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101858
American Medical Association (AMA)
Anastasakis, Anastasios& Goleni, Flamur& Livir-Rallatos, Gerasimos& Livir-Rallatos, Charalampos& Zafirakis, Panagiotis& Allen Fishman, Gerald. Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101858
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101858