From an asymptomatic lesion to a vision-threatening condition: Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium complicated by choroidal neovascular membrane


DÖNMEZ GÜN R., Akcay G., Kanar H. S., ŞİMŞEK Ş.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, cilt.68, sa.10, ss.2288-2290, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 68 Sayı: 10
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2185_19
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2288-2290
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aflibercept, benign melanoma, choroidal neovascular membrane, congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We reported a case of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE) complicated by choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM). A 41-year-old woman presented to our clinic with visual loss in the left eye. She was diagnosed as CHRPE complicated by a CNVM. The patient was treated with 2 consecutive monthly intravitreal aflibercept (IVA) injections. The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improved and stabilized at 6/6. Subretinal fluid depending on CNVM resolved completely. CHRPE complicated by CNVM in the macular area is a rare condition and these cases can be treated with IVA therapy.