Case Series of Progressive Retinal Detachments in Persistent Fetal Vasculature.
Retin Cases Brief Rep
; 2023 Jan 02.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) may be associated with tractional retinal detachment due to tractional contraction of the fibrovascular stalk. PFV is often thought to be congenital and non-progressive. A rhegmatogenous component is far less common and is typically identified as a post-operative complication and has not been spontaneously reported. We present five cases illustrating potential progressive changes and complications that may arise in non-operated PFV.METHODS:
A retrospective case series of five patients who presented with progressive retinal detachments from persistent fetal vasculature.RESULTS:
Five unique cases of persistent fetal vasculature with significant progression from time of initial presentation, four of which included development of rhegmatogenous components.CONCLUSION:
Patients with PFV and a seemingly stable tractional detachment should undergo evaluation with a retina specialist for risk stratification and management, as rhegmatogenous detachments may occur due to ocular growth and stretch breaks, and tractional detachments can continue to progress over time.
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Ano de publicação:
2023
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