Possible vitreous involvement in a case with rapidly progressing choroidal neovascularization

A 65-year-old man with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) underwent photodynamic therapy (PDT). Despite the sequential treatments, the CNV grew larger and finally penetrated the retina. Vitreous adhesion was observed at the edge of the supraretinal fibrotic tissue. The case highlighted the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hata, Masayuki, Oishi, Akio, Mandai, Michiko, Kurimoto, Yasuo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
Materias:
Ophthalmology Practice
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3263249/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22218249
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.91348
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Sumario:A 65-year-old man with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) underwent photodynamic therapy (PDT). Despite the sequential treatments, the CNV grew larger and finally penetrated the retina. Vitreous adhesion was observed at the edge of the supraretinal fibrotic tissue. The case highlighted the possible unexpected side-effect of PDT. The upregulation of the vascular endothelial growth factor or the enhanced vitreous traction was considered to be responsible for the event.

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