Transient disappearance of a symptomatic macular hyperfluorescent lesion following vitrectomy: a case report.
We have presented a case of symptomatic macular fluorescence of a presumed vascular etiology that transiently disappeared post vitrectomy. Laser photocoagulation to the involved area resulted in a good visual outcome. We propose that the transient improvement in the fluorescein leakage represented a temporary alteration of cellular metabolism, or vascular perfusion, attributable to the perfusion solution. We suggest that additional studies are indicated to further explore this phenomenon and its potential clinical applicability.
Harriott
J T
JT
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
Schocket
S S
SS
Varma
S D
SD
D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014821:Vitrectomy