Membrana de plasma rica en factores de crecimiento como tratamiento de agujero macular en una paciente vitrectomizada por desprendimiento de retina regmatógeno / Plasma rich in growth factors membrane as a macular hole treatment in a vitrectomized patient due to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

La formación de un agujero macular tras una vitrectomía por desprendimiento de retina regmatógeno es una complicación rara. Aunque existen diferentes opciones quirúrgicas en el tratamiento de estos agujeros maculares con buenos resultados, se ha demostrado que el antecedente de un desprendimiento de retina con compromiso macular es el factor de riesgo más importante relacionado con la necesidad de múltiples intervenciones para el cierre de estos agujeros, por lo que debe prestarse especial atención al manejo de estos pacientes. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con desprendimiento de retina regmatógeno con compromiso macular que requirió tratamiento con cirugía de catarata, implante de lente intraocular y vitrectomía vía pars plana. Cuatro años después de la cirugía primaria presentó un agujero macular grande y fue tratada con membrana de plasma rica en factores de crecimiento con cierre del agujero macular y mejoría visual sin recidiva 12 meses después de la cirugía (AU)

The formation of a macular hole after vitrectomy due to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is a rare complication. Although there are different surgical options in the treatment of these macular holes with favorable outcomes, it has been shown that the history of macula-off retinal detachment is the most important risk factor related to the need for multiple interventions to close these macular holes, therefore special attention should be paid in the management of these patients. We present the case of a patient with macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment who required treatment with cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant and pars plana vitrectomy. Four years after the primary surgery, she presented a large macular hole, and was treated with membrane of plasm rich in growth factors with closure of the macular hole and visual improvement without recurrence 12 months after surgery (AU)

Plasma rich in growth factors membrane as a macular hole treatment in a vitrectomized patient due to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

The formation of a macular hole after vitrectomy due to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is a rare complication. Although there are different surgical options in the treatment of these macular holes with favorable outcomes, it has been shown that the history of macula-off retinal detachment is the most important risk factor related to the need for multiple interventions to close these macular holes, therefore special attention should be paid in the management of these patients. We present the case of a patient with macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment who required treatment with cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant and pars plana vitrectomy. Four years after the primary surgery, she presented a large macular hole, and was treated with membrane of plasm rich in growth factors with closure of the macular hole and visual improvement without recurrence 12 months after surgery.

Endoftalmitis endógena durante el embarazo: a propósito de un caso / Endogenous endophthalmitis during pregnancy: Case report

La endoftalmitis endógena es una enfermedad que amenaza potencialmente la visión en los pacientes que la presentan. Es producida por la diseminación hematógena de microorganismos desde un foco séptico y se trata de una entidad poco frecuente que se relaciona con enfermedades debilitantes, estados de inmunosupresión y procedimientos invasivos. La endoftalmitis endógena durante el embarazo es aún más rara y se ha convertido en un desafío por la seguridad y efectos secundarios de los tratamientos locales y sistémicos que requiere para su manejo. Presentamos el caso de una mujer embarazada con antecedente de apendicitis complicada, shock séptico y trombocitopenia, con endoftalmitis endógena por Candida albicans en el postoperatorio, que requirió aplicación de antimicóticos intravítreos, sistémicos y vitrectomía, con una recuperación visual y anatómica importante, sin efectos secundarios maternos y ni fetales

Endogenous endophthalmitis is a disease that potentially threatens vision. It is produced by the haematogenous spread of microorganisms from a septic focus. It is a rare condition that is related to debilitating diseases, immunosuppression states, and invasive procedures. Endogenous endophthalmitis during pregnancy is even rarer, and has become a challenge due to the safety and side effects of the local and systemic treatments. The case is presented of a pregnant woman with a history of complicated appendicitis, septic shock, and thrombocytopenia that presented endogenous endophthalmitis due to Candida albicans in the immediate post-operative period. This required the use of intravitreal and systemic antimycotics and vitrectomy. She made a significant anatomical and functional recovery, and without any maternal or foetal side effects

Endogenous endophthalmitis during pregnancy: Case report. / Endoftalmitis endógena durante el embarazo: a propósito de un caso.

Endogenous endophthalmitis is a disease that potentially threatens vision. It is produced by the haematogenous spread of microorganisms from a septic focus. It is a rare condition that is related to debilitating diseases, immunosuppression states, and invasive procedures. Endogenous endophthalmitis during pregnancy is even rarer, and has become a challenge due to the safety and side effects of the local and systemic treatments. The case is presented of a pregnant woman with a history of complicated appendicitis, septic shock, and thrombocytopenia that presented endogenous endophthalmitis due to Candida albicans in the immediate post-operative period. This required the use of intravitreal and systemic antimycotics and vitrectomy. She made a significant anatomical and functional recovery, and without any maternal or foetal side effects.

Amiloidosis vítrea como manifestación primaria de enfermedad: reporte de caso / Vitreous amyloidosis as primary manifestation of disease: case report

Mujer de 35 años con disminución progresiva de visión en ambos ojos sin otros síntomas asociados manifestó como único antecedente la muerte de su hermano por amiloidosis. La agudeza visual fue de cuenta dedos a 30 centímetros en el ojo derecho y 20/70 en el ojo izquierdo. En la oftalmoscopia del ojo derecho se observó un vítreo blanco, homogéneo que no permitió valorar detalles y en el ojo izquierdo un vítreo blanquecino con opacidades en forma de bandas en la región cortical. Se realizó vitrectomía en el ojo derecho y estudio con inmunotinciones que fueron positivos para material amiloide. Publicamos un caso de amiloidosis diagnosticada con tinciones específicas en muestra vítrea cuya manifestación inicial y única fue la presencia de opacidades vítreas. El procesamiento de estas muestras debe considerarse en pacientes con antecedentes familiares, opacidades vítreas tempranas, resultados negativos de biopsia sistémica o curso atípico de la enfermedad

A 35-year-old woman with progressive decrease of vision in both eyes and with no other associated symptoms, manifested as the only antecedent, the death of her brother due to amyloidosis. The visual acuity was counting fingers at 30 centimetres in the right eye and 20/70 in the left eye. In ophthalmoscopy of the right eye, a white, homogeneous vitreous, that was difficult to assess in detail, was observed, and in the left eye a whitish vitreous with band-like opacities in the cortical region. Vitrectomy was performed in the right eye, and a study with specific stains showed positive for amyloid material. A case is reported of amyloidosis diagnosed with specific stains in a vitreous sample for which the initial and only manifestation was the presence of vitreous opacities. The processing of these samples should be considered in patients with family history, early vitreous opacities, negative results of systemic biopsy, or atypical course of the disease

Vitreous amyloidosis as primary manifestation of disease: case report. / Amiloidosis vítrea como manifestación primaria de enfermedad: reporte de caso.

A 35-year-old woman with progressive decrease of vision in both eyes and with no other associated symptoms, manifested as the only antecedent, the death of her brother due to amyloidosis. The visual acuity was counting fingers at 30 centimetres in the right eye and 20/70 in the left eye. In ophthalmoscopy of the right eye, a white, homogeneous vitreous, that was difficult to assess in detail, was observed, and in the left eye a whitish vitreous with band-like opacities in the cortical region. Vitrectomy was performed in the right eye, and a study with specific stains showed positive for amyloid material. A case is reported of amyloidosis diagnosed with specific stains in a vitreous sample for which the initial and only manifestation was the presence of vitreous opacities. The processing of these samples should be considered in patients with family history, early vitreous opacities, negative results of systemic biopsy, or atypical course of the disease.