Retinal vasoproliferative tumor

Marback, Eduardo Ferrari; Guerra, Ricardo Luz Leitão; Maia, Otacílio de Oliveira; Marback, Roberto Lorens

doi:10.1590/s0004-27492013000300016

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“…Moreover mushroom-shaped mass, acoustic hollowing, and choroidal excavation are the typical findings of choroidal melanoma in B-scan ultrasonography [ 13 ]. Vasoproliferative tumors, which might be confused with GCTs because of a discoid mass with medium to high internal reflectivity on B-scan ultrasonography, show a mix of vascular and glial proliferation in microscopic studies [ 14 ]. Malignant GCTs are even rarer, and about 1–2% of GCTs are malignant [ 8 ].…”

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Retinal granular cell tumor: a case report

2021

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Background To report a rare case of granular cell tumor invading the retina. Case presentation A 56-year-old female complained of blurred vision for 2 weeks in her left eye. An irregular-shaped retinal mass in the inferonasal and extending to the optic disc accompanied by dense exudation and extensive serous retinal detachment was observed. Several intravitreal bevacizumab injections were ineffective for stabilizing retinal exudation and intraocular pressure (IOP). Vitrectomy was performed to re-attach the retina and obtain a tumor biopsy specimen. Histopathological analysis revealed that the intraocular mass was a granular cell tumor. Immunohistochemical studies demonstrated that the tumor was positive for S100 and CD68, focal positive for neurofilaments, but negative for ERG and HMB-45. Local recurrence and distant metastasis were not found, but visual acuity had worsened to no light perception at the last visit due to uncontrolled intraocular pressure and retinal exudation after the surgery. Conclusions Granular cell tumor is a rare benign neoplasm, but it can lead to devastating visual loss if it invades the retina adjacent to the optic nerve head.

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Retinal granular cell tumor: a case report

2021

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“…The tumor is considered to be of reactive nature. It can be idiophatic or secondary to other ocular diseases such as: uveitis, retinitis pigmentosa, sickle cell disease, previous surgery and retinopathy of prematurity [ 2 , 3 ]. Retinal vasoproliférative tumors (VPTs) have been reported as uncommon complications of intermediate Uveitis.…”

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“…Retinal vasoproliferative tumors (VPT) have been described for the first time in 1983 under the name of “Presumed Acquired Retinal Hemangiomas” [ 1 ]. They are rare and benign tumors, which can be idiopathic or secondary to other eye pathologies [ 2 ].The clinical diagnosis is based on the visualization of a yellowish lesion with indistinct edges at Funduscopy, associated with telangiectasia of the peripheral retina and intraretinal exudates [ 3 ].We report here a case of (VPT) complicating intermediate uveitis. This case has been reported in line with the SCARE criteria [ 4 ].…”

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Retinal vasoproliferative tumor in intermediate uveitis: A case report

Mahjoub

Ammar

Abdesslam

et al. 2020

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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Introduction Retinal vasoproliférative tumors (VPTs) have been reported as uncommon complications of intermediate Uveitis. Case description A patient consulted for a gradually decreased vision in the right eye (RE). The examination of the RE found a corrected visual acuity at 20/100 with normal eye pressure measured. The anterior segment was deep and quiet and 2+ vitreous haze was found. Funduscopy showed a VPT. Retinal fluorescein angiography of the RE revealed macular cystoid edema also objectified by the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Intermediate Uveitis was considered idiopathic. The patient received a cryoapplication and was put on oral corticosteroid therapy with improvement of visual acuity and a regress of both vitreous inflammation and cystoid macular edema. Conclusion The association of a VPT with intermediate uveitis represents a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge and imposes rigorous care and monitoring strategy combining internist and ophthalmologist.

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“…Larger tumor is difficult to treat with cryotherapy and more than one session is required [11]. It is worth noting that the freezing of large lesions may lead to an increase in exudation [12,13].…”

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The efficacy of cryotherapy in one case of retinal vasoproliferative tumor.

Duarte¹,

Houly²,

Souza³

2018

clinical-ophthalmology

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Retinal vasoproliferative tumor (VPT) is uncommon retinal lesion, classified as primary (idiopathic) or secondary. Retinal VPT has a predilection for the peripheral inferior temporal quadrant of the retina and may be unilateral or bilateral. It can lead to decrease vision due to intraretinal or subretinal exudation, neovascularization, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, preretinal fibrosis, macular edema and epiretinal membrane formation. Different modalities have been used to treat this tumor including clinical observation, pars plana vitrectomy, cryotherapy, laser photocoagulation, brachytherapy and radiotherapy. The authors describe a case of idiopathic retinal VPT associated with extensive serous retinal detachment and point out the importance of diagnosis and the effectiveness of cryotherapy.

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Retinal vasoproliferative tumor

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

Retinal granular cell tumor: a case report

Retinal granular cell tumor: a case report

Retinal vasoproliferative tumor in intermediate uveitis: A case report

The efficacy of cryotherapy in one case of retinal vasoproliferative tumor.

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