Haemangioma of the optic disc.
Isolated capillary haemangiomata of the optic disc are uncommon; they may be associated with the von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. Renal carcinoma occurs in almost one-third of patients with this condition, and it may go unnoticed until metastases occur. Early nephrectomy offers a cure. It is important, therefore, that all patients with optic disc capillary haemangiomata as well as their relatives are referred for screening for the stigmata of this disease.
Benson
M
M
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Mody
C
C
Rennie
I
I
Talbot
J
J
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