Beals-Hecht syndrome and choroidal neovascularization

PURPOSETo describe a case of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in a female diagnosed with Beals-Hecht syndrome. METHODSA retrospective, interventional case is described in a 26-year-old female complaining of metamorphopsia and visual loss in her left eye (counting fingers). The fluorescein angiogra...

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Published in:Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) N.Z.), 2010, Vol.4, p.845-847
Main Authors: Gallego-Pinazo, Roberto, López-Lizcano, Ruth, Millán, José María, Arevalo, J Fernando, Mullor, J Luis, Díaz-Llopis, Manuel
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Language:English
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Summary:PURPOSETo describe a case of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in a female diagnosed with Beals-Hecht syndrome. METHODSA retrospective, interventional case is described in a 26-year-old female complaining of metamorphopsia and visual loss in her left eye (counting fingers). The fluorescein angiogram and the optical coherence tomography supported the diagnosis of CNV. Intravitreal ranibizumab was administered. RESULTSAfter the third intravitreal ranibizumab, her visual acuity improved to 0.8 and the morphology of the macular area was restored. CONCLUSIONSTo our knowledge this is the first report of CNV in Beals-Hecht syndrome treated with ranibizumab. Self-monitoring by periodically performing Amsler grid test is strongly recommended in these patients in order to achieve an early diagnosis of eventual CNV and avoid visual acuity loss.
ISSN:1177-5483