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ArticleInternational medical case reports journal2023

A Masquerade Case: Choroidal Hemangioma Misdiagnosed As Central Serous Retinopathy.

Leo Lai, Therese Javier, Sol Lee, Ron P Gallemore

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Article in International medical case reports journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Leo LaiDepartment of Clinical Research, Retina Macula Institute, Torrance, CA, USA.
Therese JavierDepartment of Clinical Research, Retina Macula Institute, Torrance, CA, USA.
Sol LeeDepartment of Clinical Research, Retina Macula Institute, Torrance, CA, USA.
Ron P GallemoreDepartment of Clinical Research, Retina Macula Institute, Torrance, CA, USA.
Retina Macula Institute · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of misdiagnosed choroidal hemangioma, initially treated as central serous retinopathy (CSR) complicated by choroidal neovascularization (CNV), and to improve the proper identification of this disorder. Observations: Fundus images revealed a subtle, elevated choroidal lesion with an associated exudative detachment and choroidal vascular lesion on indocyanine green (ICG) angiography. Combined treatment with photodynamic therapy (PDT) and anti-VEGF therapy led to resolution of fluid and improvement in VA from 20/50 to 20/25. Conclusion: It is critical to understand the clinical features of choroidal hemangiomas and their physical presentation on retinal testing to diagnose and treat them in a timely and appropriate manner.

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central serous retinopathyCSRdiagnostic testingmacular edemasubretinal fluid

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