Actualización en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del hemangioma coroideo / Update on the diagnosis and treatment of choroidal hemangioma

El hemangioma coroideo es un tumor vascular benigno dependiente de la circulación coroidea. Se distinguen 2tipos de lesiones: circunscrita, variante más frecuente, y difusa, asociada normalmente al síndrome de Sturge-Weber. El hemangioma coroideo circunscrito se presenta como una masa anaranjada que puede aparecer de manera asintomática, sin embargo, cuando produce síntomas, lo más frecuente es la disminución de la agudeza visual debido a un desprendimiento de retina neurosensorial. Debido a su carácter benigno solo deberían ser subsidiarios de tratamiento aquellos que produzcan síntomas. El conocimiento de esta enfermedad y su correcto diagnóstico diferencial es muy relevante para establecer el diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuado y evitar tratamientos innecesarios. En la actualidad existe una gran variedad de pruebas de imagen de diagnóstico multimodal que nos permiten identificar y realizar un seguimiento adecuado de este tumor. Además, en los últimos años, gracias al empleo de la terapia fotodinámica, se ha producido un cambio en el paradigma del tratamiento de estas lesiones, lo cual ha supuesto una mejora significativa en el pronóstico visual de estos pacientes. Esto se ha debido al empleo de la terapia fotodinámica, como tratamiento de elección para el hemangioma coroideo circunscrito (AU)

Choroidal hemangiomais a benign vascular tumor dependent on the choroid. Two types of lesions are distinguished: circumscribed, the most frequent variant, and diffuse, normally associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome. The circumscribed choroidal hemangioma appears as an orange mass that can present asymptomatically, however, when it produces symptoms, the most frequent is decreased visual acuity due to neurosensory retinal detachment. Due to its benign nature, only those that produce symptoms should be eligible for treatment. Knowledge of this pathology and its correct differential diagnosis is very relevant to establish the appropriate diagnosis and treatment, avoiding unnecessary treatments. There is currently a wide variety of multimodal diagnostic imaging tests that allow us to identify and adequately monitor this tumor. In addition, in recent years, there has been a change in the paradigm of the treatment of these tumors thanks to the use of photodinamic therapy, which has led to a significant improvement in the visual prognosis of these patients. This has been due to the use of photodynamic therapy as the treatment of choice for circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (AU)

Update on the diagnosis and treatment of choroidal hemangioma.

Choroidal hemangioma (CH) is a benign vascular tumor dependent on the choroid. Two types of lesions are distinguished: circumscribed (CCH), the most frequent variant, and diffuse (DCH), normally associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome. HCC appears as an orange mass that can present asymptomatically, however, when it produces symptoms, the most frequent is decreased visual acuity due to neurosensory retinal detachment. Due to its benign nature, only those that produce symptoms should be eligible for treatment. Knowledge of this pathology and its correct differential diagnosis is very relevant to establish the appropriate diagnosis and treatment, avoiding unnecessary treatments. There is currently a wide variety of multimodal diagnostic imaging tests that allow us to identify and adequately monitor this tumor. In addition, in recent years, there has been a change in the paradigm of the treatment of these tumors thanks to the use of photodinamic therapy, which has led to a significant improvement in the visual prognosis of these patients. This has been due to the use of photodynamic therapy as the treatment of choice for HCC.

Hypertensive and HLA-B27 negative uveitis: Disease course and complications.

PURPOSE: To perform a retrospective analysis on patients with HLA-B27 negative hypertensive acute anterior uveitis. Aqueous humor samples were obtained on which a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was performed. The patients were then classified into 3 groups depending on whether they were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV) or herpesvirus (HSV-VZV) or negative for both. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Different variables were collected in successive visits (baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months). The variables were age, sex, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), cells in the anterior chamber, retro-keratic precipitates, hypotensive treatment, glaucoma or retina surgery, corneal transplantation, and central thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer. RESULTS: The sample was 36 patients, with a mean age of 59.78 ± 15.26 years. The mean baseline IOP value was 40 ± 10.42 mmHg in the CMV group compared to 23.8 ± 10.4 mmHg in the HSV-VZV, and 22.65 ± 9.9 mmHg in the negative group. The baseline frequency of retro-keratic precipitates, hypotensive treatment, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplantation was higher in CMV positives. At one year, the loss of retinal nerve fiber layer and glaucoma surgery was greater in the negative group. In the 3 groups, there was a direct and positive correlation between IOP and inflammation in the anterior chamber. Being 0.94 (P = .05) for the positive for CMV, 0.24 (P = .75) in that of HSV-VZV, and 0.98 (P = .17) in the negative group. CONCLUSIONS: HLA-B27 negative hypertensive acute anterior uveitis with CMV positive has a more aggressive initial presentation. However, after one year, the glaucomatous damage is less than in the negative group. In hypertensive acute anterior uveitis, when inflammation in anterior chamber is controlled then IOP is also controlled.

Evolución y complicaciones en pacientes con uveítis hipertensivas HLA-B27 negativas / Hypertensive and HLA-B27 negative uveitis: Disease course and complications

Propósito Analizar los datos clínicos de pacientes con uveítis anteriores agudas hipertensivas HLA-B27 negativas. Se obtuvieron muestras de humor acuoso, en las que se realizó reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR), y se clasificaron los pacientes en 3 grupos según las muestras fueran positivas para citomegalovirus (CMV), virus herpes (VHS-VVZ) o negativas para ambos. Material y métodos En los 3 grupos de pacientes se recogieron las variables edad, sexo, agudeza visual, presión intraocular (PIO), células en cámara anterior, precipitados retroqueráticos, tratamiento hipotensor, cirugía de glaucoma, retina o trasplante corneal y grosor central de la capa de fibras nerviosas de la retina. Todas las variables fueron recogidas en la visita basal y a los 3, 6 y 12 meses. Resultados Se incluyeron 36 pacientes, con una edad media de 59,78±15,26 años. El valor medio basal de PIO fue 40±10,42mmHg en el grupo CMV frente a 23,8±10,4mmHg en el VHS-VVZ y 22,65±9,9mmHg en el grupo PCR negativo. La frecuencia basal de precipitados retroqueráticos, tratamiento hipotensor, cirugía de glaucoma y trasplante corneal fue mayor en los positivos para CMV. Sin embargo, al año la pérdida de capa de fibras nerviosas de la retina y la tasa de cirugía de glaucoma fue mayor en el grupo PCR negativo. Durante el seguimiento, en los 3 grupos hubo correlación directa y positiva entre la PIO y la inflamación en cámara anterior. Esta correlación fue de 0,94 (p=0,05) para el positivo para CMV, de 0,24 (p=0,75) en el de VHS-VVZ y de 0,98 (p=0,17) en el negativo. Conclusiones Las uveítis anteriores agudas hipertensivas HLA-B27 negativas con PCR de humor acuoso positiva para CMV tienen una presentación más agresiva inicialmente; sin embargo, al año de seguimiento el daño glaucomatoso es menor que en aquellas con PCR negativa. En las uveítis anteriores agudas hipertensivas, cuando, con el tratamiento oportuno, se controla la inflamación en cámara anterior, se controla la PIO (AU)

Purpose To perform a retrospective analysis on patients with HLA-B27 negative hypertensive acute anterior uveitis. Aqueous humor samples were obtained on which a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was performed. The patients were then classified into 3 groups depending on whether they were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV) or herpesvirus (HSV-VZV) or negative for both. Material and methods Different variables were collected in successive visits (baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months). The variables were age, sex, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), cells in the anterior chamber, retro-keratic precipitates, hypotensive treatment, glaucoma or retina surgery, corneal transplantation, and central thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer. Results The sample was 36 patients, with a mean age of 59.78±15.26 years. The mean baseline IOP value was 40±10.42mmHg in the CMV group compared to 23.8±10.4mmHg in the HSV-VZV, and 22.65±9.9mmHg in the negative group. The baseline frequency of retro-keratic precipitates, hypotensive treatment, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplantation was higher in CMV positives. At one year, the loss of retinal nerve fiber layer and glaucoma surgery was greater in the negative group. In the 3 groups, there was a direct and positive correlation between IOP and inflammation in the anterior chamber. Being 0.94 (P=.05) for the positive for CMV, 0.24 (P=.75) in that of HSV-VZV, and 0.98 (P=.17) in the negative group. Conclusions HLA-B27 negative hypertensive acute anterior uveitis with CMV positive has a more aggressive initial presentation. However, after one year, the glaucomatous damage is less than in the negative group. In hypertensive acute anterior uveitis, when inflammation in anterior chamber is controlled then IOP is also controlled (AU)

Hypertensive and HLA-B27 negative uveitis: Disease course and complications. / Evolución y complicaciones en pacientes con uveítis hipertensivas HLA-B27 negativas.

PURPOSE: To perform a retrospective analysis on patients with HLA-B27 negative hypertensive acute anterior uveitis. Aqueous humor samples were obtained on which a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was performed. The patients were then classified into 3 groups depending on whether they were positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV) or herpesvirus (HSV-VZV) or negative for both. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Different variables were collected in successive visits (baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months). The variables were age, sex, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), cells in the anterior chamber, retro-keratic precipitates, hypotensive treatment, glaucoma or retina surgery, corneal transplantation, and central thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer. RESULTS: The sample was 36 patients, with a mean age of 59.78±15.26 years. The mean baseline IOP value was 40±10.42mmHg in the CMV group compared to 23.8±10.4mmHg in the HSV-VZV, and 22.65±9.9mmHg in the negative group. The baseline frequency of retro-keratic precipitates, hypotensive treatment, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplantation was higher in CMV positives. At one year, the loss of retinal nerve fiber layer and glaucoma surgery was greater in the negative group. In the 3 groups, there was a direct and positive correlation between IOP and inflammation in the anterior chamber. Being 0.94 (P=.05) for the positive for CMV, 0.24 (P=.75) in that of HSV-VZV, and 0.98 (P=.17) in the negative group. CONCLUSIONS: HLA-B27 negative hypertensive acute anterior uveitis with CMV positive has a more aggressive initial presentation. However, after one year, the glaucomatous damage is less than in the negative group. In hypertensive acute anterior uveitis, when inflammation in anterior chamber is controlled then IOP is also controlled.

Cirugía combinada de catarata y queratoplastia lamelar endotelial en el síndrome iridocórneo endotelial / Combined cataract surgery and lamellar endothelial keratoplasty in iridocorneal endothelial síndrome

Reportamos el caso de una mujer de 59 años, que refería disminución de agudeza visual (AV) en el ojo izquierdo (OI). Mediante la exploración, se objetivó en dicho ojo una AV corregida de cuenta dedos a 30 cm, y en la lámpara de hendidura se observó la presencia de edema corneal moderado, con pliegues en la membrana de Descemet. También se apreciaron sinequias iridianas anteriores, atrofia de iris y corectopia. Se diagnosticó de síndrome iridocórneo endotelial (ICE). Se decidió un abordaje terapéutico quirúrgico mediante una cirugía combinada de catarata y queratoplastia endotelial automatizada con disección de la membrana de Descemet (DSAEK). No se reportaron complicaciones intraoperatorias. La recuperación anatómica y funcional fue exitosa, presentando una AV corregida al año de 0,8. Este resultado apoya la eficacia de la DSAEK en el síndrome ICE animando a la realización de más estudios que soporten igualmente su eficacia en este síndrome

The case is reported of a 59-year-old woman, who reported decreased visual acuity (VA) in the left eye (LE). On examination, a corrected VA of finger count/ 30cm was observed in LE. Corneal oedema and folds in the Descemet's membrane were observed using the slit lamp. Anterior synechiae, iris atrophy, and corectopia were also found. ridocorneal endothelial syndrome (ICE) was diagnosed. The treatment option was a combination of cataract surgery and automated endothelial keratoplasty with Descemet's membrane dissection (DSAEK). There were no complications during the operation, with a successful anatomical and functional recovery, with a VA of 0,8 being observed after one year. This result supports the efficacy of DSAEK in ICE syndrome, encouraging more studies to be carried out that should also support its efficacy in this syndrome

Combined cataract surgery and lamellar endothelial keratoplasty in iridocorneal endothelial syndrome. / Cirugía combinada de catarata y queratoplastia lamelar endotelial en el síndrome iridocórneo endotelial.

The case is reported of a 59-year-old woman, who reported decreased visual acuity (VA) in the left eye (LE). On examination, a corrected VA of finger count/ 30cm was observed in LE. Corneal oedema and folds in the Descemet's membrane were observed using the slit lamp. Anterior synechiae, iris atrophy, and corectopia were also found. Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome (ICE) was diagnosed. The treatment option was a combination of cataract surgery and automated endothelial keratoplasty with Descemet's membrane dissection (DSAEK). There were no complications during the operation, with a successful anatomical and functional recovery, with a VA of 0,8 being observed after one year. This result supports the efficacy of DSAEK in ICE syndrome, encouraging more studies to be carried out that should also support its efficacy in this syndrome.

Correlación entre el grosor de las capas internas de la retina y el defecto medio del campo visual en pacientes con glaucoma congénito primario / The correlation between the thickness of the inner macular layers and the mean deviation of the visual field in children with primary congenital glaucoma

Objetivos: Analizar la correlación entre el grosor de la capa de fibras nerviosas peripapilar (cpRNFL) y el grosor de las capas internas de la retina con el defecto medio del campo visual (DM) en pacientes con glaucoma congénito primario (GCP). Material y métodos: En este estudio transversal se incluyó a 41 pacientes diagnosticados de GCP. A todos los pacientes se les realizó una exploración oftalmológica completa incluyendo agudeza visual, presión intraocular, fondo de ojo, campo visual y tomografía de coherencia óptica (OCT) macular y peripapilar. Se utilizó la segmentación automática del OCT Spectralis para medir el grosor de la capa de fibras nerviosas macular (mRNFL), capa de células ganglionares (GCL) y plexiforme interna. Resultados: La edad media fue de 11,2 ± 3,86 años y el DM medio fue de 8,85 ± 6,76 dB. En un 46% de los pacientes el campo visual fue clasificado como normal y un 20% de los pacientes presentaba una restricción concéntrica del campo visual. Se encontró una correlación positiva entre la relación anillo/excavación y el DM (p = 0,004). La correlación ente el DM y el grosor de la cRNFL fue de r = -0,63 (p < 0,001) y de r = -0,69 con la GCL. Conclusiones: El grosor de las capas internas de la retina y el cpRNFL tiene una buena correlación con el defecto medio del campo visual en pacientes con glaucoma congénito primario

Purpose: To analyse the association between the thickness of the circumpapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (cpRNFL) and the thickness of the inner macular layers with the mean deviation of the visual field (MD) in children with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). Material and methods: A total of 41 children with PGC were included in the study. They all had a complete ophthalmological examination, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, funduscopy, Octopus(TM) visual field, as well as circumpapillar and macular spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). SD-OCT with automated segmentation was used to measure the thicknesses and volumes of the macular retinal nerve fibre layer (mRNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL), and inner plexiform layer. Results: The mean age was 11.2 ± 3.86 years, and the mean MD was 8.85 ± 6.76 dB. The visual field was classified as normal in 46% of the patients, and 20% of the patients had a concentrical restriction of the visual field. A positive correlation was found between between the cup-to-disc ratio and the MD, r = 0.51 (P = .004). The correlation between the MD and the cpRNFL was r = -0.63 (P < .001), and r = -0.69 (P < .001) with the GCL. Conclusions: Inner macular layers thickness and cpRNFL thickness show a good correlation with the mean deviation of the visual field in children with primary congenital glaucoma

The correlation between the thickness of the inner macular layers and the mean deviation of the visual field in children with primary congenital glaucoma. / Correlación entre el grosor de las capas internas de la retina y el defecto medio del campo visual en pacientes con glaucoma congénito primario.

PURPOSE: To analyse the association between the thickness of the circumpapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (cpRNFL) and the thickness of the inner macular layers with the mean deviation of the visual field (MD) in children with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 41 children with PGC were included in the study. They all had a complete ophthalmological examination, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, funduscopy, Octopus™ visual field, as well as circumpapillar and macular spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). SD-OCT with automated segmentation was used to measure the thicknesses and volumes of the macular retinal nerve fibre layer (mRNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL), and inner plexiform layer. RESULTS: The mean age was 11.2±3.86 years, and the mean MD was 8.85±6.76dB. The visual field was classified as normal in 46% of the patients, and 20% of the patients had a concentrical restriction of the visual field. A positive correlation was found between between the cup-to-disc ratio and the MD, r=0.51 (P=.004). The correlation between the MD and the cpRNFL was r=-0.63 (P<.001), and r=-0.69 (P<.001) with the GCL. CONCLUSIONS: Inner macular layers thickness and cpRNFL thickness show a good correlation with the mean deviation of the visual field in children with primary congenital glaucoma.