Choroidal (Subretinal) Neovascularization Secondary to Choroidal Nevus and Successful Treatment with Argon Laser Photocoagulation

Abstract

Retinal detachment secondary to choroidal nevus may be caused by subretinal fluid accumulation or neovascularization. Foveal subretinal fluid or leakage of choroidal neovascularization may impair visual acuity. 10 cases of nevus with serous sensory retinal detachment successfully treated with laser photocoagulation are reviewed. 2 additional cases of successful laser therapy for retinal detachment secondary to choroidal neovascularization with nevus of the choroid are presented.

Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Choroidal Neovascularization Associated With Choroidal Nevus

“…2,[5][6][7][8] Argon laser photocoagulation has been shown effective for the treatment of extrafoveolar CNV secondary to choroidal nevi. [5][6][7][8][9][10] However, an alternative approach is necessary when juxtafoveolar or subfoveolar CNV are encountered. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin has been used, 11 but with variable visual outcomes, perhaps owing to collateral choriocapillaris and RPE loss in the setting of multiple PDT treatments.…”

Focal Laser Photocoagulation for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy Associated With Choroidal Nevus

“…1,2 Secondary changes can include choroidal neovascularization (CNV), reported to be effectively treated with focal laser photocoagulation. 3 Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), first described by Yannuzzi et al, 4 is currently considered to be a variant of CNV. We present an interventional case report describing a patient with PCV secondary to choroidal nevus who was successfully treated by focal laser photocoagulation.…”

Subretinal Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Choroidal Nevus

“…b rotic scar may develop (4,5). The spectrum of the clinical presentation has been described in a limited number of published series or isolated cases (1,(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13).…”