Photodynamic therapy for diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated with Sturge Weber syndrome - 26/08/11
Abstract |
Purpose |
To report successful treatment of a diffuse choroidal hemangioma associated with chronic retinal detachment.
Design |
Interventional case report.
Methods |
A patient with bilateral Sturge Weber syndrome and associated retinal detachments failed external beam radiation. He was then treated with single session, multispot photodynamic therapy with verteporfin.
Results |
There was prompt resolution of the retinal detachment and significant reduction in thickness of the choroidal hemangioma.
Conclusion |
Verteporfin therapy may be useful in diffuse choroidal hemangiomas.
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P. 758-760 - octobre 2003 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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