Ultra-Widefield Imaging of Peripheral Vascular Abnormalities in Idiopathic Macular Telangiectasia Type 1

This work reports unusual peripheral vascular anomalies on ultra-widefield angiography in a case of idiopathic macular telangiectasia (IMT) type 1.

A case report is discussed.

A 51-year-old woman with a 6-year history of IMT type 1 presented with ongoing vision symptoms from persistent macular edema despite extended antivascular endothelial growth factor therapy. Examination and macular imaging findings were consistent with a diagnosis of IMT type 1, and ultra-widefield angiography additionally demonstrated nonperfusion, terminal vascular loops, and arteriovenous anastomosis without exudation or telangiectasis. The patient's condition remained stable after she elected observation.

While extrafoveal vascular anomalies are a known feature of IMT type 1, they commonly consist of peripheral telangiectasias and exudation. Describing new peripheral vascular abnormalities in IMT adds to our knowledge of this condition and could be of value for diagnosis, management, and further study.