title: Photocoagulation for serous detachment of the macula secondary to retinal astrocytoma.
abstract: Retinal astrocytomas are rare, usually asymptomatic, hamartomatous retinal tumors that are most commonly seen in patients with tuberous sclerosis. Serous detachment of the macula is a rare complication of retinal astrocytomas. The first successful treatment with laser photocoagulation of two eyes (two patients) with decreased vision due to a serous detachment of the macula from a retinal astrocytoma is described. Laser photocoagulation should be considered for retinal astrocytomas causing persistent or increasing exudation that is threatening the macula or causing visual loss.
authors.affiliation: Louisville Retina Association, KY 40202.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Bloom
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Mahl
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity