[Sub-tenon steroid treatment in choroidal neovascularization caused by serpiginous choroiditis. A case report].

Authors :: Parrochia M
Martín-Avià J
Martínez-Castellanos MA
Navarro P
Arellanes L
Quiroz-Mercado H
Source :: Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia [Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol] 2006 Oct; Vol. 81 (10), pp. 615-9.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: Case Report: We present a report of a patient suffering from serpiginous choroiditis complicated by choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Sub-tenon steroid treatment, added to the usual immunosuppressive therapy, resolved the CNV, improving visual acuity in one eye.<br />Discussion: Choroidal neovascularization is a sight-threatening complication of posterior uveitis. Our case suggests that sub-tenon steroid treatment, added to systemic immunosuppressive therapy, may accelerate the CNV resolution in posterior uveitis.

Subjects :: Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Humans
Injections
Middle Aged
Azathioprine therapeutic use
Choroidal Neovascularization drug therapy
Choroidal Neovascularization etiology
Choroiditis complications
Glucocorticoids administration & dosage
Immunosuppressive Agents therapeutic use
Prednisone administration & dosage

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