Resolution of Macular Edema secondary to rituximab after intravitreal dexamethasone: A case report and a review of the literature
Martina Maceroni,
Angelo Maria Minnella
Abstract:Purpose to report a case of bilateral macular edema (ME) secondary to Rituximab infusions in a woman affected by IgG4-Related Disease and to review of prior cases of ME related to Rituximab. Observations ME completely resolved after Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (IDI). Conclusions and Importance ME is a rare complication after Rituximab infusions and very few cases are reported in the literature. Usually, ME occurs a few weeks after systemic administration and is probably related to a local release of cyt… Show more
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