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[Intraocular cilia with macular pucker: clinicopathologic correlation].
D E Pelayes1, J M Gioino, J O Zarate
1Hospital General de Agudos "Dr. Carlos G Durand", II Cátedra de Oftalmología, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. dpelayes@sinectis.com.ar
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|May 14, 2003
Summary
Intraocular cilia associated with macular pucker were surgically removed. Histopathology revealed cilia with a cuticle layer and internal limiting membrane, indicating surgery is beneficial for visual disturbance or inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intravitreous cilia are rare ocular findings.
- Macular pucker can cause significant visual impairment.
Observation:
- A case of intravitreous cilia co-occurring with macular pucker was analyzed.
- Clinical factors guided the treatment decision.
Findings:
- Pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling were performed.
- Histopathology revealed cilia with a cuticle layer and internal limiting membrane cellularity increase.
Implications:
- Surgical extraction is indicated for intraocular cilia causing inflammation or visual disturbance.
- Pathological examination is crucial for understanding such cases.