title: [Choroidal neovascularization secondary to angioid streaks: A familial case report].
abstract: METHODS
  We report a familial case of 2 brothers that suffered choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to angioid streaks. They were both treated with a monthly intravitreal injection of ranibizumab (Lucentis(®)) for 3 months. Visual acuity was stabilized and fluorescein angiography revealed complete resolution of CNV. Neither recurrent CNV lesion nor new hemorrhages were reported during the follow-up period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of intravitreal ranibizumab for the treatment of CNV in patients with angioid streaks has shown favorable results. However, further studies with a longer follow-up and larger number of patients are necessary to more precisely determine the results of this therapy.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España. Electronic address: jbenitezherreros@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Benitez-Herreros
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Camara-Gonzalez
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lopez-Guajardo
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beckford-Torngren
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pareja-Esteban
mesh_terms: D000793:Angioid Streaks / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: Angioid streaks; Choroidal neovascularization; Estrías angioides; Lucentis; Neovascularización coroidea; Pseudoxanthoma elasticum; Pseudoxantoma elástico; Ranibizumab