Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy
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. Fun...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb91ea7a8a9249e3a5aea949450111962025-08-20T03:21:18ZengWileyCase Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine2090-67222090-67302016-01-01201610.1155/2016/96852909685290Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern DystrophyAnastasios Anastasakis0Flamur Goleni1Gerasimos Livir-Rallatos2Charalampos Livir-Rallatos3Panagiotis Zafirakis4Gerald Allen Fishman5Medical Retina Department, Athens Eye Hospital, Athens, GreeceMedical Retina Department, Athens Eye Hospital, Athens, GreeceMedical Retina Department, Athens Eye Hospital, Athens, GreeceMedical Retina Department, Athens Eye Hospital, Athens, GreeceMedical Retina Department, Athens Eye Hospital, Athens, GreeceThe Pangere Center For Hereditary Retinal Diseases, Chicago Lighthouse, Chicago, IL, USAPurpose. 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9685290 |
| spellingShingle | Anastasios Anastasakis Flamur Goleni Gerasimos Livir-Rallatos Charalampos Livir-Rallatos Panagiotis Zafirakis Gerald Allen Fishman Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine |
| title | Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy |
| title_full | Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy |
| title_short | Spontaneous Regression of Choroidal Neovascularization in a Patient with Pattern Dystrophy |
| title_sort | spontaneous regression of choroidal neovascularization in a patient with pattern dystrophy |
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