Work

Severe retinopathy induced by low-dose tamoxifen: a 10-month follow-up analysis based on multimodal imaging

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tamoxifen retinopathy (TAM-R) typically occurs with prolonged and high-dose administration. This study presents an uncommon instance of severe TAM-R following 3.75 years of low-dose tamoxifen (10 mg/day) treatment, totaling 450 mg cumulatively. CASE REPORT: A 35-year-old female with obesity (BMI 47.86 kg/m²) presented with bilateral vision loss. Multimodal imaging (OCT/OCTA/FFA/FAF) revealed retinal crystal deposition, macular pseudocyst, ellipsoid layer rupture, and deep capillary plexus loss. Despite discontinuation of medication, visual acuity remained poor (BCVA of 20/125 in the right eye and 20/667 in the left eye). At the 10-month follow-up, there was partial structural improvement, yet ellipsoid layer impairment persisted. CONCLUSION: This case challenges traditional TAM-R dosage thresholds, suggesting obesity may exacerbate toxicity. Baseline OCTA vascular markers correlate with irreversible visual impairment, offering novel insights for prognostic evaluation.

Source: BMC Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.1186/s12886-025-04499-6

Authors: Shaochi Zhang, Yuanru Wang, Yang Liu, Xiaolong Qi, Xiao Zhang, Xianglian He

Institutions: Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Peoples Hospital, Ningxia Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,990