Focal Laser Photocoagulation for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy Associated With Choroidal Nevus

Querques, Giuseppe; Prascina, Francesco; Iaculli, Cristiana

doi:10.1097/icb.0b013e3180653d53

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“…Photodynamic therapy was the first proposed treatment for neovascular membrane associated with choroidal nevus that provided long-term visual preservation as originally reported by Querques et al [14]. However, since the development of anti-VEGF agents, more specifically aflibercept, patients with PCV were not only able Viana et al Int J Retin Vitr (2020) 6:19 to experience visual improvement but also demonstrated regression of neovascularizations for long periods of time, as observed in the present case series and reported in cases of PCV [6].…”

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Choroidal nevus and polypoidal vasculopathy: case series

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Background To report an association between choroidal nevus and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in three patients. Case presentation We have encountered 3 isolated patients in our center presenting with subretinal exudation and a choroidal nevus that were thoroughly evaluated by slit lamp biomicroscopy, fundus photos, Fluorescein angiography (FA), indocyanine green angiography (ICG), B-scan ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT—Heidelberg). The classic features of choroidal neovascularization seen on PVC were present in all 3 patients, all of whom had a substantial response to intravitreous antiangiogenic agent. OCT, Fluorescein and ICG Angiography, and Fundus autofluorescence (FAF) revealed similar findings in all cases. Discussion and conclusions We have identified a clinical pattern of PCV and choroidal nevus that can be diagnosed early using fluorescein angiography, ICG and OCT.

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Choroidal nevus and polypoidal vasculopathy: case series

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“…This association can remain stable without exudation or symptoms. [8,9] Focal laser photocoagulation [5] and PDT [6,7] have been successfully used to treat PCV associated with choroidal nevus. PDT is effective in closing the polypoidal lesions, but in certain cases, it cannot induce complete occlusion of them with recurrence of exudation and bleeding.…”

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“…Association between choroidal nevus and PCV had been described, with positive results with therapy (laser photocoagulation and photodynamic therapy (PDT)). [5–7]…”

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Intravitreal bevacizumab associated with photodynamic therapy in a case of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with choroidal nevus

Rangel

Villota²,

González³

et al. 2017

Medicine

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“…Suggested treatments for extrafoveal CNV associated with choroidal nevus are heterogeneous, and include observation (17), laser photocoagulation (18), photodynamic therapy (19), and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections (20).…”

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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography of Polypoidal Neovascularization Associated with Choroidal Nevus

Cicinelli¹,

Iuliano

Rabiolo

et al. 2016

European Journal of Ophthalmology

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Purpose To report a case of juxtapapillary polypoidal choroidal neovascularization (PCNV) associated with choroidal nevus investigated by means of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A). Methods Case report. Results A 72-year-old woman presented with visual loss and metamorphopsia in her left eye for 5 days secondary to PCNV that developed on the border of a juxtapapillary choroidal nevus. Fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, and spectral-domain OCT confirmed the diagnosis. En face OCT-A disclosed a large tangled hyperreflective PCNV spreading from the optic disc at different levels of the choriocapillaris; the polyp lumina appeared hyporeflective. The patient was treated with 3 intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor with partial functional recovery. Conclusions Our case showed the application of OCT-A in the diagnosis of a case of active PCNV complicating a benign intraocular tumor.

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Focal Laser Photocoagulation for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy Associated With Choroidal Nevus

Abstract: Focal laser photocoagulation seems to be an effective and safe treatment for PCV secondary to choroidal nevus.

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Choroidal nevus and polypoidal vasculopathy: case series

Choroidal nevus and polypoidal vasculopathy: case series

Intravitreal bevacizumab associated with photodynamic therapy in a case of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with choroidal nevus

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography of Polypoidal Neovascularization Associated with Choroidal Nevus

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