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Vitreous hemorrhage in X-linked retinoschisis
M Margarita Parra1, M Elizabeth Hartnett1
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA.
Purpose:
To report a case of preretinal hemorrhage from extraretinal neovascularization related to capillary non-perfused retina within a large schisis in a pediatric patient with X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Observations:
A 4-year old male with an RS1 mutation and XLRS presented with preretinal and vitreous hemorrhage in the right eye. Retinal imaging, including wide angle fluorescein angiography (FA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT), showed vitreoretinal traction on extraretinal neovascularization and capillary non-perfused retina in the schisis cavity. Laser treatment to the non-perfused retina within the schisis was successful in reducing extraretinal neovascularization.
Conclusions:
Vitreous hemorrhage is a well-known occurrence in XLRS. Imaging using wide angle FA and OCT were helpful to determine the causes of hemorrhage in order to develop a management plan.
