Uveal effusion syndrome.
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
; 224(4): 317-9, 2007 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17458802
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome is characterized by a spontaneous serous detachment of the choroid and ciliary body. Pathophysiology is related to a relative scleral impermeability to protein. A possible complication is the development of a serous retinal detachment. HISTORY AND SIGNS We present a 65-year-old male, mild hyperopic patient with a peripheral circular choroidal tumour OD, and macular retinal folds OU. Visual acuity was OD 0.5 due to an additional cataract and OS 1.0. Ocular inflammation was not present. Extensive medical, serological and immunological investigations were normal. On MRI a thicker sclera compatible with the diagnosis was measured. THERAPY ANDOUTCOME:
Twelve months after the first presentation the patient has no complaints and the ocular findings are stable so that a therapy was not necessary up to now.CONCLUSIONS:
Uveal effusion syndrome is a rare disease which belongs to the differential diagnosis of choroidal tumour with serous retinal detachment. The correct diagnosis is important as sclerectomy or sclerotomy may be an effective treatment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Uveal Diseases
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Retinal Detachment
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Choroid Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Switzerland