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Noriaki Shimada1, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, Yoichi Iwanaga
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
International Ophthalmology
|November 24, 2007
Summary
Pathologic myopia can cause a peripapillary detachment (PDPM). This case report shows a macular retinal detachment (RD) associated with PDPM, suggesting a risk for developing RD in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Pathologic myopia (PM) is associated with various ocular complications.
- Peripapillary detachment in pathologic myopia (PDPM) presents as a distinct lesion around the optic disc.
Observation:
- A case report details a 48-year-old male with a macular retinal detachment (RD) and PDPM in his right eye.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) revealed a full-thickness retinal defect connecting the vitreous to the PDPM.
- The PDPM was continuous with the RD via a subretinal pathway.
Findings:
- Fluorescein fundus angiography ruled out dye leakage, suggesting an optic pit.
- The findings indicate a macular RD associated with PDPM.
Implications:
- Eyes with PDPM may be at increased risk for developing macular RD.
- Understanding this association is crucial for managing high myopia complications.
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