Epiretinal Membrane Peeling as the Treatment for Macular Edema Associated with Isolated Retinal Astrocytic Hamartoma

PURPOSETo report a case of macular edema and an epiretinal membrane in an isolated astrocytic hamartoma treated surgically. METHODSCase report. RESULTSWe describe the case of a 37-year-old woman whose first symptoms were blurred vision and metamorphopsia. Optical coherence tomography revealed macula...

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Published in:Journal of current ophthalmology 2021, Vol.33 (4), p.496-498
Main Authors: Cuadros Sánchez, Carlos, de Luis Eguileor, Beatriz, Sacristán Egüén, Cristina, Arce Soto, Ana, Martínez Alday, Nerea
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:PURPOSETo report a case of macular edema and an epiretinal membrane in an isolated astrocytic hamartoma treated surgically. METHODSCase report. RESULTSWe describe the case of a 37-year-old woman whose first symptoms were blurred vision and metamorphopsia. Optical coherence tomography revealed macular edema together with an epiretinal membrane secondary to an isolated retinal astrocytic hamartoma. We performed a pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with membrane peeling. Both visual and structural outcomes were satisfactory. Complete resolution of symptoms was obtained, and visual acuity was preserved after a 7-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONAlthough rare, epiretinal membrane may be present in isolated retinal astrocytic hamartomas, PPV and epiretinal membrane peeling may be a good treatment option in glial tumors with macular edema associated with an epiretinal membrane.
ISSN:2452-2325
2452-2325
DOI:10.4103/joco.joco_49_21