Intravitreal bevacizumab monotherapy for choroidal neovascularisation secondary to choroidal osteoma

Eye (Lond). 2016 Jun;30(6):843-9. doi: 10.1038/eye.2016.50. Epub 2016 Apr 1.

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to present the outcomes of a series of patients with choroidal neovascular membrane (choroidal neovascularisation (CNV)) secondary to a choroidal osteoma undergoing anti-VEGF monotherapy.Patients and methodsRetrospective series of patients with choroidal neovascularization secondary to choroidal osteoma. All patients underwent clinical and imaging assessment (fundus photo, B-scan ultrasonography, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography-where available), and were managed with intravitreal anti-VEGF injections (Bevacizumab). Visual acuity and central retinal thickness were recorded pre treatment and at the end of the follow-up period.ResultsEight patients were included in this study. Of this, 6/8 had predominantly classic or classic and 2/8 patients had minimally classic or occult CNV. Each patient received 3-10 injections of bevacizumab. Median follow-up was 9 months (3-15 months). Visual acuity improved in 5 patients, by 2-6 Snellen lines. CNV completely regressed in 5 cases and partially regressed in 3 cases. Mean CRT reduction was 122 μm (6 to -230 μm).ConclusionIntravitreal bevacizumab can be an effective treatment modality in the management of vision threatening CNV secondary to choroidal osteoma.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Bevacizumab / therapeutic use*
  • Choristoma / complications
  • Choristoma / drug therapy*
  • Choroid Neoplasms / complications
  • Choroid Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Choroid Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / diagnosis
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / drug therapy*
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / etiology
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoma*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • VEGFA protein, human
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Bevacizumab