Nazmiye Erol1, Seyhan Topbas, Afsun Sahin. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey. nazmiyeerol@hotmail.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of an unusual localization of retinal break following intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A 58-year-old male patient was admitted to our department for visual loss lasting more than 6 months. The patient was diagnosed as having proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diffuse macular edema. Therapy in the form of IVTA injection was given. RESULTS: During the first follow-up examination, 1 week after the IVTA injection, a retinal break with an attached flap on the nasal retinal area was observed. The retinal break was covered with laser photocoagulation. CONCLUSION: Although a rare possibility, a careful retinal examination during the follow-up period after IVTA injection may prevent retinal detachment.
PURPOSE: To report a case of an unusual localization of retinal break following intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A 58-year-old male patient was admitted to our department for visual loss lasting more than 6 months. The patient was diagnosed as having proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diffuse macular edema. Therapy in the form of IVTA injection was given. RESULTS: During the first follow-up examination, 1 week after the IVTA injection, a retinal break with an attached flap on the nasal retinal area was observed. The retinal break was covered with laser photocoagulation. CONCLUSION: Although a rare possibility, a careful retinal examination during the follow-up period after IVTA injection may prevent retinal detachment.
Authors: Lloyd P Aiello; Alexander J Brucker; Stanley Chang; Emmett T Cunningham; Donald J D'Amico; Harry W Flynn; Lisa R Grillone; Steve Hutcherson; Jeffrey M Liebmann; Terrence P O'Brien; Ingrid U Scott; Richard F Spaide; Christopher Ta; Michael T Trese Journal: Retina Date: 2004-10 Impact factor: 4.256