[Surgical treatment of retrofoveal choroid neovascularization in multifocal choroiditis].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Surgical removal of subfoveal choroidal neovascularization allows visual improvement, especially in young patients.

METHODS:

Three eyes of 3 patients were prospectively studied. Subfoveal choroidal neovascularization was related to presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome. The surgical procedure included vitrectomy, surgical excision of the neovascular membrane, and air tamponnade.

RESULTS:

Follow-up was 6, 12 and 20 months. Vision improved in 2 eyes. In one case, recurrent extrafoveal neovascularization was treated with laser photocoagulation.

DISCUSSION:

Surgery seems to be an alternative to photocoagulation in subfoveal choroidal neovascularization in presumed ocular histoplasmosis.

• Authors: J F Korobelnik, D Hannouche, F Marin, V Aussedat, T Hoang-Xuan
• Journal: Journal francais d'ophtalmologie (J Fr Ophtalmol) Vol. 21 Issue 2 Pg. 146-51 (Feb 1998) ISSN: 0181-5512 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Traitement chirurgical des néovaisseaux choroïdiens rétrofovéolaires au cours de la choroïdite multifocale.
• PMID: 9759398 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Air
• Choroidal Neovascularization (etiology, surgery)
• Choroiditis (complications, microbiology)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Fovea Centralis
• Histoplasmosis (complications)
• Humans
• Laser Coagulation
• Prospective Studies
• Recurrence
• Syndrome
• Vision, Ocular (physiology)
• Visual Acuity
• Vitrectomy