Retinal detachment in a patient with extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers.
We report extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers in a 42-year-old patient with retinal detachment. Fundus examination revealed a horseshoe-shaped tear near the temporal edge. Pars plana vitrectomy was performed and firm vitreo-retinal adhesion was noticed in the area of extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers. Following vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade, the retina was reattached successfully. In conclusion, retinal detachment may develop in patients with extensive myelinated retinal nerve fibers. Vitrectomy may be performed to treat this condition.
Chen
Muh-Shy
MS
Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan. chenmuhshy@ntu.edu.tw
Ho
Tzyy-Chang
TC
Chang
Ching-Chung
CC
Hou
Ping-Kang
PK
D000328:Adult; D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D009413:Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / Q000473:pathology*; D012160:Retina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014821:Vitrectomy