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[Patient with type II membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis: intravitreal bevacizumab therapy for choroidal neovascularization].
- Source :
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Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft [Ophthalmologe] 2012 Aug; Vol. 109 (8), pp. 791-3. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) type II is a rare disease characterized by electron dense deposits on the basement membrane in the glomeruli of the kidneys and also in Bruch's membrane of the eye. Although most patients have asymptomatic drusen of the retina choroidal neovascularization can sometimes develop, which can permanently affect visual acuity. We report an unusual case of choroidal neovascularization in a patient with MPGN type II that was successfully treated with a single intravitreal injection of bevacizumab. The 6 months follow-up showed no recurrence of choroidal neovascularization.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Angiogenesis Inhibitors administration & dosage
Bevacizumab
Choroidal Neovascularization etiology
Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative complications
Humans
Intravitreal Injections
Male
Treatment Outcome
Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized administration & dosage
Choroidal Neovascularization drug therapy
Choroidal Neovascularization pathology
Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative drug therapy
Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative pathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1433-0423
- Volume :
- 109
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22911355
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-012-2550-y