Three Cases of Vasoproliferative Tumor of the Retina.
10.3341/jkos.2013.54.1.170
- Author:
Dong Hyoun NOH
1
;
Min SAGONG
;
Woo Hyok CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. changwh@ynu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cryotherapy;
Retina;
Triamcinolone acetonide;
Vasoproliferative tumors
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Cryotherapy;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Fluorescein Angiography;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Indocyanine Green;
Macular Edema;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Prognosis;
Retina*;
Triamcinolone Acetonide;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2013;54(1):170-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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. CASE SUMMARY: 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.
