Three Cases of Vasoproliferative Tumor of the Retina
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 170-175, 2013.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-205984
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Vasoproliferative tumor of the retina (VPTR) is a histologically benign lesion that can lead to visual loss due to associated complications. Herein, the authors report the clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis of 3 VPTR cases. CASESUMMARY:
Three eyes of 3 patients with VPTR were enrolled in the present study. The patients' fundoscopic feature showed characteristic elevated lesions of the peripheral retina without previous history of ocular disease. The patients included 2 males and 1 female, with an average age of 44.7 years. Fluorescein angiography (FAG) and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) were helpful in establishing the diagnosis of VPTR. Additionally, 1 patient underwent ultrasonography and 2 patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). During the follow-up period, subtenon triamcinolone acetonide injection was performed for 1 patient with macular edema, and cryotherapy was performed for 1 patient with increased peripheral exudation.CONCLUSIONS:
For an adequate diagnosis of VPTR, careful examination of the peripheral retina is important. In addition, FAG/ICGA and ultrasonography can be helpful in VPTR diagnosis. Furthermore, proper treatment according to each subset of complication during the follow-up period is recommended.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Retina
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Triamcinolone Acetonide
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Angiography
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Macular Edema
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Follow-Up Studies
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Ultrasonography
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Cryotherapy
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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