Optic disk drusen, peripapillary choroidal neovascularization, and POEMS syndrome - 02/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0002-9394(01)01270-3
Jorge M Diduszyn, MD a, David A Quillen, MD a, William A Cantore, MD a, Thomas W Gardner, MD ⁎, a 
a Department of Ophthalmology, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
*Inquiries to Thomas W. Gardner, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, 500 University Dr., Hershey, PA USA 17033; fax: (717) 531-5475
Abstract |
PURPOSE: To report the case of a 64-year-old woman with peripheral neuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome, Castleman disease, optic nerve drusen, and peripapillary choroidal neovascularization.
METHODS: Interventional case report. Clinical practice.
RESULTS: Laser photocoagulation resolved the peripapillary choroidal neovascularization.
CONCLUSION: This is the first documented case of optic disk drusen and peripapillary choroidal neovascularization associated with POEMS.
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Vol 133 - N° 2
P. 275-276 - février 2002 Retour au numéro
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