Ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm associated with a stage IV macular hole.

Authors :: Ciardella AP
Barile G
Schiff W
Del Priore L
Langton K
Chang S
Source :: American journal of ophthalmology [Am J Ophthalmol] 2003 Jun; Vol. 135 (6), pp. 907-9.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Purpose: To report a case of stage IV macular hole associated with ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm.<br />Design: Observational case report.<br />Method: The patient's clinical, angiographic, and ophthalmic coherent tomography data were reviewed.<br />Results: A stage IV macular hole was observed in association with a ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm in a 79-year-old patient. After vitrectomy surgery, the macular hole closed and vision improved from counting fingers to 20/100.<br />Conclusions: Macular hole associated with ruptured retinal macroaneurysm can be closed successfully to result in improved vision.

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