Intravitreal bevacizumab in choroidal neovascularization secondary to Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome: case report.
Angioid streaks are commonly related to Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome, that often shows dermatological characteristics, such as pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Choroidal neovascularization is uncommon, often occurring after ocular trauma. This is a case report of the successful use of intravitreal bevacizumab for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome.
Japiassú
Ricardo Miguel
RM
Clínica de Olhos José Guilherme Pecego, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. japimed@yahoo.com.br
Japiassú
Maria Augusta Castro Farias
MA
Pecego
Mariana Gomes
MG
D000328:Adult; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000068258:Bevacizumab; D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011561:Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / Q000150:complications*
D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000068258:Bevacizumab