title: Resolution of exudative retinal detachment and regression of retinal macrocyst post-laser in Coats disease.
abstract: A 15-year-old boy presented with painless progressive blurring of vision in the right eye for 1 year in duration. His visual acuity in the right eye was hand movement. The right fundus showed presence of extensive subretinal exudates at the posterior pole and a retinal macrocyst at the temporal periphery. It was associated with exudative retinal detachment at the inferior periphery of the retina. Fundus angiography revealed telangiectatic retinal vessels at the superotemporal retina. Based on clinical and angiographic findings, a diagnosis of Coats disease was made. He was treated with retinal laser photocoagulation. There was resolution of the exudative retinal detachment, reduction of subretinal exudates, and regression of the retinal macrocyst with improvement of visual acuity to 1/60 post-laser therapy.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors: Yusoff
authors: Y
authors: Munira
authors: Embong
authors: E
authors: Zunaina
authors: Yaakub
authors: Y
authors: Azhany
keywords: Coats disease; exudative retinal detachment; laser; retinal macrocyst
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