Malattia leventinese presenting with subretinal neovascular membrane and hemorrhage.

Pager, C K; Sarin, L K; Federman, J L; Eagle, R; Hageman, G; Rosenow, J; Donoso, L A

Pager, C K; Sarin, L K; Federman, J L; Eagle, R; Hageman, G; Rosenow, J; Donoso, L A.

Affiliation

Pager CK; Henry and Corinne Bower Laboratory for Macular Degeneration, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

Am J Ophthalmol ; 131(4): 517-8, 2001 Apr.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11292424

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To report a case of malattia leventinese involving subretinal hemorrhage.

METHODS:

Case report.

RESULTS:

Two weeks after initial presentation, the visual acuity of this 34-year-old man decreased to LE 20/100. Funduscopic evaluation revealed a subretinal hemorrhage involving the center of the foveal in the left eye that was interpreted as secondary to a neovascular membrane on fluorescein angiography. The patient did well after the removal of the submacular material by pars plana vitrectomy.

CONCLUSION:

Patients with malattia leventinese may occasionally present with submacular hemorrhage. Prompt diagnosis and intervention may enhance the patient's chance for visual improvement.

Subject(s)

Retinal Degeneration/diagnosis; Retinal Hemorrhage/diagnosis; Retinal Neovascularization/diagnosis; Adult; DNA Mutational Analysis; Extracellular Matrix Proteins/genetics; Fluorescein Angiography; Fundus Oculi; Humans; Male; Membranes; Retinal Degeneration/genetics; Retinal Degeneration/surgery; Retinal Hemorrhage/genetics; Retinal Hemorrhage/surgery; Retinal Neovascularization/genetics; Retinal Neovascularization/surgery; Visual Acuity; Vitrectomy

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Retinal Degeneration / Retinal Hemorrhage / Retinal Neovascularization Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Am J Ophthalmol Year: 2001 Document type: Article

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