Spontaneous regression in a case of racemose haemangioma archer's type 2.
BACKGROUND
Racemose hemangioma of the retina is a benign arteriovenous communication that can occur as an isolated solitary lesion or as a component of the Wyburn-Mason syndrome. We report a case of a patient with an Archer's type 2 arteriovenous malformation that spontaneously regressed.


METHODS
A retrospective clinical chart review.


RESULTS
A 20-year-old woman was diagnosed with racemose hemangioma, Archer's type 2 on her right eye, after a retinal arteriovenous communication located at 6 o'clock was found. She was followed-up for more than 10 years in our service, always remaining asymptomatic. After this time, spontaneous vascular regression and fibrosis was noticed.


CONCLUSIONS
Racemose hemangiomas are usually stationary lesions, but spontaneous asymptomatic regression can occur.
From the Institut Universitari Barraquer, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Javier
J
Elizalde
LuzMaria
L
Vasquez