Dr.RANA PRATAP MANDAL, M21445
Aim: To evaluate effect of photodynamic therapy with verteporfin in treatment of 3 cases with symptomatic circumscribed choroidal haemangioma.
Design: Prospective non-randomised,interventional study.
Method: 3 untreated patients with symptomatic circumscribed choroidal haemangioma were treated with intravenous infusion of verteporfin 6g/m2 BSA over 10 minutes. 690 nm diode laser with 600 mW/cm2 intensity for 83 seconds(100J/cm2) was applied 5 minutes after completion of infusion.Single/multiple partially overlapping spots were applied based on the tumour basal dimensions.Periodic follow up were done with refraction,ophthalmoscopy,USG,angiography.
Results: All 3 patients showed evidence of reduction of tumour size and vascularity on angiogram,resolution of subretinal fluid.The visual acuity either improved or remained stable in all 3 patients.
Conclusions: PDT with verteporfin is a safe and effective treatment option for management of symptomatic circumscribed choroidal haemangioma.
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