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Persistent macular puckering following excision of causative orbital tumor

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To describe the clinical course of a patient with a retrobulbar orbital tumor causing myopic shift and macular pucker. OBSERVATION: Following complete surgical removal of a retrobulbar orbital cavernous hemangioma, the myopic shift improved but the macular pucker persisted even 3 years after orbital surgery, with no sign of tumor recurrence. CONCLUSION AND IMPORTANCE: Chorioretinal folds secondary to chronic mechanical force from an orbital tumor may persist long after the tumor is removed. This case may assist ophthalmologists in their discussions with, and counseling of, patients regarding visual prognosis following excision of orbital tumors that are causing retinal changes.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2018.03.002

Authors: Curtis J. Heisel, David N. Zacks, Alon Kahana

Institution: University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Oncology and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,590