Epiretinal Membrane Peeling as the Treatment for Macular Edema Associated with Isolated Retinal Astrocytic Hamartoma
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Carlos Cuadros Sánchez1, Beatriz de Luis Eguileor1, Cristina Sacristán Egüén1
1Retina Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
Purpose:
To report a case of macular edema and an epiretinal membrane in an isolated astrocytic hamartoma treated surgically.
Methods:
Case report.
Results:
We describe the case of a 37-year-old woman whose first symptoms were blurred vision and metamorphopsia. Optical coherence tomography revealed macular edema together with an epiretinal membrane secondary to an isolated retinal astrocytic hamartoma. We performed a pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with membrane peeling. Both visual and structural outcomes were satisfactory. Complete resolution of symptoms was obtained, and visual acuity was preserved after a 7-month follow-up.
Conclusion:
Although rare, epiretinal membrane may be present in isolated retinal astrocytic hamartomas, PPV and epiretinal membrane peeling may be a good treatment option in glial tumors with macular edema associated with an epiretinal membrane.
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