Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Purpose. To report a rare case of melanocytoma associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with intravitreal aflibercept. Methods. We reviewed the literature for the previous reports and different methods of treatment. Results. Optic disc melanocytoma has been considered as a benign melano...
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| author | Hany S. Hamza Magdy Moussa Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny |
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| description | Purpose. To report a rare case of melanocytoma associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with intravitreal aflibercept. Methods. We reviewed the literature for the previous reports and different methods of treatment. Results. Optic disc melanocytoma has been considered as a benign melanocytic tumor that rarely affects vision. There is evidence in the literature of association between choroidal neovascular membrane and disc melanocytoma. Conclusions. In conclusion, our article provides a review of literature of such a rare association in which the ophthalmologists must be aware of its occurrence and possible ways of management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4cec831559247f1a4287c98cddd48ed2025-02-03T00:59:52ZengWileyCase Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine2090-67222090-67302019-01-01201910.1155/2019/26727982672798Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureHany S. Hamza0Magdy Moussa1Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny2Department of Ophthalmology, Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, EgyptDepartment of Ophthalmology, Tanta University, EgyptDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, EgyptPurpose. To report a rare case of melanocytoma associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with intravitreal aflibercept. Methods. We reviewed the literature for the previous reports and different methods of treatment. Results. Optic disc melanocytoma has been considered as a benign melanocytic tumor that rarely affects vision. There is evidence in the literature of association between choroidal neovascular membrane and disc melanocytoma. Conclusions. In conclusion, our article provides a review of literature of such a rare association in which the ophthalmologists must be aware of its occurrence and possible ways of management.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2672798 |
| spellingShingle | Hany S. Hamza Magdy Moussa Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine |
| title | Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
| title_full | Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
| title_fullStr | Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
| title_short | Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature |
| title_sort | management of choroidal neovascularization associated with optic disc melanocytoma with intravitreal aflibercept a case report and review of the literature |
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