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.
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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