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Paediatric choroidal osteoma treated with ranibizumab
Deepak Vayalambrone1, Aseema Misra
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich, UK. deepak_vayalam@hotmail.com
BMJ Case Reports
|November 30, 2012
Summary
Intravitreal ranibizumab injections effectively improved visual acuity in an 11-year-old with bilateral choroidal osteoma. The positive effects on vision were sustained for two years post-treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Retina
Background:
- Choroidal osteoma is a rare, benign ossifying tumor of the choroid.
- It can lead to secondary complications such as subretinal fluid and choroidal neovascularization, impacting visual acuity.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old patient presented with bilateral blurred vision attributed to choroidal osteoma.
- The patient exhibited decreased visual acuity in both eyes due to the condition.
Findings:
- Monthly intravitreal injections of ranibizumab were administered for three months.
- Treatment resulted in significant improvement in the patient's visual acuity.
- This visual improvement was maintained over a two-year follow-up period without additional interventions.
Implications:
- Intravitreal ranibizumab may be a viable treatment option for visual impairment caused by choroidal osteoma.
- Long-term efficacy and sustained visual improvement are possible with this therapeutic approach.
- Further research into ranibizumab for choroidal osteoma is warranted to establish its role in management.
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