Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Elhusseiny, Abdelrahman M.
Hamza, Hany S.
Moussa, Magdy
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To report a rare case of melanocytoma associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with intravitreal aflibercept.
Methods.
We reviewed the literature for the previous reports and different methods of treatment.
Results.
Optic disc melanocytoma has been considered as a benign melanocytic tumor that rarely affects vision.
There is evidence in the literature of association between choroidal neovascular membrane and disc melanocytoma.
Conclusions.
In conclusion, our article provides a review of literature of such a rare association in which the ophthalmologists must be aware of its occurrence and possible ways of management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hamza, Hany S.& Moussa, Magdy& Elhusseiny, Abdelrahman M.. 2019. Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142260
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hamza, Hany S.…[et al.]. Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142260
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hamza, Hany S.& Moussa, Magdy& Elhusseiny, Abdelrahman M.. Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142260
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142260