Exudative retinal detachment due to small noncalcified retinal astrocytic hamartoma.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of exudative retinal detachment due to small noncalcified retinal astrocytic hamartoma and review pertinent literature.


METHODS
Case report and review of literature.


METHODS
Clinical examination, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, and laser treatment were performed.


RESULTS
Exudative macular detachment caused by a small noncalcified retinal astrocytic hamartoma confirmed by optical coherence tomography regressed completely after laser therapy. Visual acuity improved only slightly because lamellar macular thinning developed after subretinal fluid and macular exudates resolved.


CONCLUSIONS
Small noncalcified, parafoveal retinal astrocytic hamartomas may cause macular retinal detachment. Optical coherence tomography may aid in the diagnosis of the tumor. Argon laser photocoagulation may induce tumor regression and resolution of exudative detachment. Final visual acuity may be limited in some cases.
Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129, USA. TRVRDMD@aol.com
Tamara R
TR
Vrabec
James J
JJ
Augsburger
D000328:Adult; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014792:Visual Acuity