A large retinal capillary hemangioma in the anterior retina treated with photodynamic therapy.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a case of a large anterior retinal capillary hemangioma (RCH) treated successfully with photodynamic therapy (PDT).

METHODS:

Case report.

RESULTS:

A 12-mm-large RCH located in the anterior retina, with vision-threatening exudative complications that had not responded to cryotherapy and repeated laser photocoagulations, was treated with PDT using verteporfin. Exudation regressed and tumor growth arrested after treatment.

CONCLUSION:

PDT can be delivered effectively to a lesion in the anterior retina and should be included as an option for treating anteriorly located RCH when conventional cryotherapy and laser photocoagulation fail.

• Authors: Janice Cheung, Gary K Y Lee, Clement C Y Tham
• Journal: Case reports in ophthalmology (Case Rep Ophthalmol) Vol. 3 Issue 1 Pg. 1-4 (Jan 2012) ISSN: 1663-2699 [Electronic] Switzerland
• PMID: 22308115 (Publication Type: Case Reports)