SPONTANEOUS REGRESSION OF RETINAL RACEMOSE HEMANGIOMA IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT
Shivesh Varma1,2, Philip J Ferrone2
1Vitreoretinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Australia ; and.
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports
|July 1, 2025
Summary
A pediatric patient experienced spontaneous regression of a type 2 retinal racemose hemangioma without intervention. This case suggests retinal racemose hemangiomas may not always be stationary and can resolve naturally.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Retinal racemose hemangiomas are vascular malformations.
- Traditionally considered stationary, they can cause complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document spontaneous regression of a type 2 retinal racemose hemangioma in a pediatric patient.
- To observe the natural course of this condition without treatment.
Main Methods:
- Observational case report.
- Diagnosis confirmed by fluorescein angiography.
- Follow-up over 6 months.
Main Results:
- A 12-year-old girl presented with unilateral type 2 retinal racemose hemangioma.
- After 6 months of observation, regression of the arteriovenous malformation was observed.
- No vascular occlusion or macular edema was noted.
Conclusions:
- Retinal racemose hemangiomas can undergo spontaneous regression.
- The mechanism may involve partial occlusion leading to reduced flow.
- This challenges the notion of these lesions being permanently stationary.
