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Type 2 Choroidal Neovascularization in a Choroidal Granuloma Detected Using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

Aggarwal K, Agarwal A, Gupta V

Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina · 2018-07

Abstract

The authors describe the imaging characteristics and progression of a type 2 choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCTA). A 27-year-old male presented with an active possible tubercular choroidal granuloma associated with exudative retinal detachment in the right eye. The patient received anti-tubercular drugs, oral corticosteroids, and intravitreal bevacizumab and showed complete resolution in 3 months. At the 7-month follow-up, SS-OCTA imaging revealed a type 2 CNV. SS-OCTA is a very useful tool to detect and monitor the growth of CNV in active and healed posterior uveitis without the risks of dye-based angiography. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018;49:534-539.].

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular
  • Choroid Diseases
  • Choroidal Neovascularization
  • Granuloma
  • Indocyanine Green
  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Adult
  • Coloring Agents
  • Male
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Interferon-gamma Release Tests
  • Bevacizumab