[Enophthalmos secondary to an orbital varix]. / Enoftalmos unilateral por várice orbitaria.

The enophthalmos is a rare cause of consultation in medical practice. The majority of cases are due to orbital space enlargement of traumatic origin. We report the case of a 63 year old patient with progressive enophthalmos of the left eye, with twelve years of evolution. Ophthalmologic examination revealed the presence of a marked enophthalmos on the left side, which improved significantly with Valsalva maneuvers. A CT scan and an MRI of the orbit allowed diagnosing uncomplicated orbital varices. Orbital varices are rare and usually manifest by episodes of intermittent exophthalmos. However, on rare occasions, repeated distension and collapse can lead to progressive enophthalmos by orbital fat atrophy.

Enoftalmos unilateral por várice orbitaria / Enophthalmos secondary to an orbital varix

El enoftalmos es un motivo de consulta poco frecuente en la práctica médica. La mayor parte de los casos se debe a un aumento de la cavidad ósea orbitaria de origen traumático. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 63 años que consultó por enoftalmos progresivo de su ojo izquierdo, de doce años de evolución. El examen oftalmológico reveló la presencia de un marcado enoftalmos del lado izquierdo, que mejoraba notablemente con maniobras de Valsalva. Una tomografía computarizada y una resonancia magnética de la órbita permitieron diagnosticar una várice orbitaria no complicada. Las várices orbitarias son infrecuentes y por lo general se manifiestan por episodios de exoftalmos intermitente. Sin embargo, en raras ocasiones, la distensión y colapso repetidos pueden llevar a un enoftalmos progresivo por atrofia de la grasa orbitaria.(AU)

The enophthalmos is a rare cause of consultation in medical practice. The majority of cases are due to orbital space enlargement of traumatic origin.We report the case of a 63 year old patient with progressive enophthalmos of the left eye, with twelve years of evolution. Ophthalmologic examination revealed the presence of a marked enophthalmos on the left side, which improved significantly with Valsalva maneuvers. A CT scan and an MRI of the orbit allowed diagnosing uncomplicated orbital varices. Orbital varices are rare and usually manifest by episodes of intermittent exophthalmos. However, on rare occasions, repeated distension and collapse can lead to progressive enophthalmos by orbital fat atrophy.(AU)

Enoftalmos unilateral por várice orbitaria / Enophthalmos secondary to an orbital varix

El enoftalmos es un motivo de consulta poco frecuente en la práctica médica. La mayor parte de los casos se debe a un aumento de la cavidad ósea orbitaria de origen traumático. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 63 años que consultó por enoftalmos progresivo de su ojo izquierdo, de doce años de evolución. El examen oftalmológico reveló la presencia de un marcado enoftalmos del lado izquierdo, que mejoraba notablemente con maniobras de Valsalva. Una tomografía computarizada y una resonancia magnética de la órbita permitieron diagnosticar una várice orbitaria no complicada. Las várices orbitarias son infrecuentes y por lo general se manifiestan por episodios de exoftalmos intermitente. Sin embargo, en raras ocasiones, la distensión y colapso repetidos pueden llevar a un enoftalmos progresivo por atrofia de la grasa orbitaria.

The enophthalmos is a rare cause of consultation in medical practice. The majority of cases are due to orbital space enlargement of traumatic origin.We report the case of a 63 year old patient with progressive enophthalmos of the left eye, with twelve years of evolution. Ophthalmologic examination revealed the presence of a marked enophthalmos on the left side, which improved significantly with Valsalva maneuvers. A CT scan and an MRI of the orbit allowed diagnosing uncomplicated orbital varices. Orbital varices are rare and usually manifest by episodes of intermittent exophthalmos. However, on rare occasions, repeated distension and collapse can lead to progressive enophthalmos by orbital fat atrophy.

Enoftalmos unilateral por várice orbitaria. / [Enophthalmos secondary to an orbital varix].

The enophthalmos is a rare cause of consultation in medical practice. The majority of cases are due to orbital space enlargement of traumatic origin. We report the case of a 63 year old patient with progressive enophthalmos of the left eye, with twelve years of evolution. Ophthalmologic examination revealed the presence of a marked enophthalmos on the left side, which improved significantly with Valsalva maneuvers. A CT scan and an MRI of the orbit allowed diagnosing uncomplicated orbital varices. Orbital varices are rare and usually manifest by episodes of intermittent exophthalmos. However, on rare occasions, repeated distension and collapse can lead to progressive enophthalmos by orbital fat atrophy.

Progression of choroidal metastasis of ovarian serous cystoadenocarcinoma after intravitreal bevacizumab treatment.

A 57-year-old woman presented to her ophthalmologist because of rapid deterioration in vision. Dilated funduscopic examination of the right eye showed an elevated, yellow-orange choroidal mass temporal to the fovea; a complete retinal detachment was present in the left eye. The patient was referred to an oncologist. Computerized tomography of the brain, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis were obtained. They revealed an 11-mm mass in the right parietal lobe, a 30-mm mass in the left temporal lobe, 23-mm mass in the right kidney, and multiple nodules in both lungs. Supported by published experience with intravitreal bevacizumab for choroidal metastasis, the patient was injected into the vitreous through the pars plana of the left eye. The tumor mass did not show signs of regression and the visual acuity was unchanged. The patient suffered from end-state complications tumor metastasis and expired one month after the invitreal injection.

Multiple apocrine hidrocystomas of the eyelids.

A 52-year-old man presented with a 5-year history of multiple bilateral apocrine hidrocystomas of the eyelids. For the past 3 years, the patient had developed a mechanical ectropion of the right inferior eyelid secondary to progressive enlargement of the lesions. Different therapeutic options were discussed with the patient. Surgical excision of all lesions was performed under local anesthesia. There was no recurrence after 15 months of follow-up.

Complications of two scleral flaps evisceration technique: analysis of 201 procedures.

PURPOSE: To present data on complications after 2 scleral flaps evisceration technique carried out with placement of a spherical porous implant. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical records of all patients who underwent a 2 scleral flap evisceration procedure with placement of a spherical porous implant were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: Two hundred one patients were identified. One hundred eleven were men (55.22%) and 90 were women (44.72%). Ages ranged from 3 to 94 years (mean age, 52 years). Mean follow-up was 31.62 months (range, 3-98 months). All patients received a spherical porous implant. The average diameter of the implant was 20.38 mm (range, 18-22). Minor complication occurred in 16 patients, and major complications were observed in 3 patients. CONCLUSION: The 2 scleral flaps evisceration technique is a simple, safe, and useful procedure that enables filling the orbital socket with an adequate orbital implant size.

Auricular cartilage grafting to correct lower conjunctival fornix retraction and eyelid malposition in anophthalmic patients.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the surgical outcomes of auricular cartilage grafts to correct inferior fornix retraction and eyelid malposition in anophthalmic patients. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of consecutive anophthalmic patients whose posterior lamella was lengthened by an autogenous ear cartilage graft to correct inferior fornix retraction and eyelid malposition. Surgical and postoperative complications, additional procedures, recurrence of fornix retraction, eyelid malposition, and donor-site complications were documented. RESULTS: Fifty-four patients (21 men, 33 women) were included in the study. Ages ranged from 5 to 86 years. Thirty-nine patients had moderate fornix retraction and 15 had severe retraction. The mean length of postoperative follow-up was 19.7 months. Successful correction was achieved in 92.6% of cases in the follow-up period. Conjunctival fornix retraction recurred in 4 patients. Two patients developed mild inferior fornix retraction and were able to wear a cosmetic external prosthesis after surgery. The other 2 patients required additional surgeries and could not be fitted with an external prosthesis. Minor complications were observed in 13 patients and were easily managed without cartilage removal. There was no donor-site complication or cosmetic deformity of the ear in any of the patients. CONCLUSION: Inferior fornix retraction and eyelid malposition in anophthalmic patients can be successfully treated with posterior lamella lengthening using an auricular cartilage graft.

Complete bilateral vitreous detachment after LASIK retreatment.

We describe a case of a 47-year-old woman who underwent bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for the correction of myopia and astigmatism. Two months later a residual refractive error was present in both eyes. LASIK retreatment was decided and performed the following day. Twenty-four hours after the procedure, the patient reported myodesopsia in both eyes. Funduscopic examination revealed a complete bilateral posterior vitreous detachment confirmed by kinetic ultrasound. Visual disturbance in both eyes continued to be present after 10 months of follow-up. Sudden changes in intraocular pressure related to suction ring use might be the cause of posterior vitreous detachment in this patient.

[Submacular surgery in ocular toxocariasis: a clinic-pathologic correlation]. / Cirugía submacular en toxocariasis intraocular: una correlación clínico-patológica.

PURPOSE: To present a clinico-pathologic report on ocular toxocariasis in a nine-year-old boy with a submacular fibravascular membrane who underwent submacular surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A nine-year-old boy affected by chronic ocular toxocariasis in his right eye was treated. Fundus examination disclosed multiple vitreous strands attached to the retina in the inferonasal quadrant and a submacular membrane with a surrounding exudative macular detachment. Vitrectomy surgery with submacular membrane removal was performed. RESULTS: Visual acuity improved from hand motion to 20/400 after two months of follow-up. The pathological findings revealed a fibrovascular scar without parasitic remnants in the serial section of the tissue. CONCLUSION: In this case of ocular toxocariasis, submacular surgery turned out to be a good alternative treatment to improve the patient's visual acuity. Through this kind of surgery it could be possible not only to treat vitreoretinal complications of the disease but also to excise submacular membranes and reattach the retina in the macular area.

Cirugía submacular en toxocariasis intraocular: una correlación clínico-patologica / Submacular surgery in ocular toxocariasis: a clinic-pathologic correlation

Objetivo: Presentar un reporte clínico-patológico de toxocariasis ocular en un paciente de nueve años de edad con una membrana fibrovascular submacular, que fue tratado mediante cirugía submacular. Materiales y Métodos: Un niño de nueve años de edad afectado por toxocariasis crónica en su ojo derecho recibió tratamiento. El examen de fondo de ojos reveló múltiples bandas vítreas adheridas a la retina en el cuadrante Inferonasal y una membrana submacular, rodeada por un desprendimiento macular exudativo. Se llevó a cabo una vitrectomía con remoción de la membrana submacular. Resultados: La agudeza visual mejoró de movimientos de manos a 20/400 luego de dos meses de seguimiento. Los hallazgos anatomopatológicos revelaron una cicatriz fibrovascular sin restos parasitarios en los cortes seriados del tejido. Conclusión: En este caso de toxocariasis ocular la cirugía submacular resultó ser una buena alternativa para mejorar la visión del paciente. Mediante este tipo de cirugía seria posible no sólo tratar las complicaciones vitreoretinlanas de esta enfermedad sino también resecar membranas submaculares y reaplicar la retina en el área macular.(AU)

Purpose: To present a clinico-pathologic report on ocular toxocariasis in a nine-year-old boy with a submacular fibravascular membrane who underwent submacular surgery. Materials And Methods: A nine-year-old boy affected by chronic ocular toxocariasis in his right eye was treated. Fundus examination disclosed multiple vitreous strands attached to the retina in the inferonasal quadrant and a submacular membrane with a surrounding exudative macular detachment. Vitrectomy surgery with submacular membrane removal was performed. Results: Visual acuity improved from hand motion to 20/400 after two months of follow-up. The pathological findings revealed a fibrovascular scar without parasitic remnants in the serial section of the tissue. Conclusion: In this case of ocular toxocariasis, submacular surgery turned out to be a good alternative treatment to improve the patients visual acuity. Through this kind of surgery it could be possible not only to treat vitreoretinal complications of the disease but also to excise submacular membranes and reattach the retina in the macular area. (AU)

Cirugía submacular en toxocariasis intraocular: una correlación clínico-patologica / Submacular surgery in ocular toxocariasis: a clinic-pathologic correlation

Objetivo: Presentar un reporte clínico-patológico de toxocariasis ocular en un paciente de nueve años de edad con una membrana fibrovascular submacular, que fue tratado mediante cirugía submacular. Materiales y Métodos: Un niño de nueve años de edad afectado por toxocariasis crónica en su ojo derecho recibió tratamiento. El examen de fondo de ojos reveló múltiples bandas vítreas adheridas a la retina en el cuadrante Inferonasal y una membrana submacular, rodeada por un desprendimiento macular exudativo. Se llevó a cabo una vitrectomía con remoción de la membrana submacular. Resultados: La agudeza visual mejoró de movimientos de manos a 20/400 luego de dos meses de seguimiento. Los hallazgos anatomopatológicos revelaron una cicatriz fibrovascular sin restos parasitarios en los cortes seriados del tejido. Conclusión: En este caso de toxocariasis ocular la cirugía submacular resultó ser una buena alternativa para mejorar la visión del paciente. Mediante este tipo de cirugía seria posible no sólo tratar las complicaciones vitreoretinlanas de esta enfermedad sino también resecar membranas submaculares y reaplicar la retina en el área macular.

Purpose: To present a clinico-pathologic report on ocular toxocariasis in a nine-year-old boy with a submacular fibravascular membrane who underwent submacular surgery. Materials And Methods: A nine-year-old boy affected by chronic ocular toxocariasis in his right eye was treated. Fundus examination disclosed multiple vitreous strands attached to the retina in the inferonasal quadrant and a submacular membrane with a surrounding exudative macular detachment. Vitrectomy surgery with submacular membrane removal was performed. Results: Visual acuity improved from hand motion to 20/400 after two months of follow-up. The pathological findings revealed a fibrovascular scar without parasitic remnants in the serial section of the tissue. Conclusion: In this case of ocular toxocariasis, submacular surgery turned out to be a good alternative treatment to improve the patient's visual acuity. Through this kind of surgery it could be possible not only to treat vitreoretinal complications of the disease but also to excise submacular membranes and reattach the retina in the macular area.