Regression of a peripapillary neovascular membrane following lumbar peritoneal shunting in a case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension


Aslan O., Acaroglu G., ÖZDAMAR EROL Y.

Neuro-Ophthalmology, cilt.33, sa.4, ss.195-198, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 33 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/01658100902842641
  • Dergi Adı: Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.195-198
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: idiopathic intracranial hypertension, peripapillary choroidal neovascularization
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This report concerns a case of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in a man treated with lumbar peritoneal shunting. Despite resolution of papilloedema a central scotoma remained and evaluation in the retinal department revealed peripapillary choroidal neovascularisation (CNV). During 10 months follow up fundus appearance and Optical Coherence Tomographic (OCT) findings improved although his visual acuity did not change. The case is presented as an example of improvement of a neovascular membrane following treatment of raised intracranial pressure. © 2009 Informa UK Ltd.