ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect of transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT) on patient with circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (CCH).
MethodsThe clinical data of 16 patients (16 eyes) with circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (CCH) from December 2011 to December 2012, which had been diagnosed by clinical general examination, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), and B-scanning ultrasound examination were retrospectively analyzed. The follow-up period was 6-24 months (mean 14 months).
ResultsAmong the 8 eyes with peripheral retinal detachment in 16 cases of CCH, the peripheral subretinal fluid was completely absorbed in 6 eyes, and partially absorbed in 2 eyes after TTT. The resultant visual acuity after treatment improved in 12 eyes, and maintained no change in 4 eyes. The results of B-scanning ultrasound examination showed that the thickness of tumor went down in 12 eyes obviously. The results of FFA revealed a significant decrease of the leakage in tumor in all of 16 cases and no complication was observed.
ConclusionTTT is an effective therapy for CCH.
Objective
To evaluate safty and effects of a single photodynamic therapy(PDT) for circumscribed choroid hemangiomas.
Methods
We performed a retrospective analysis of 11 eyes of 10 patients who were reated with single standard PDT. Of 10 patients, 6 males, 4 females；mean 40 .2 years old；of 11 eyes, 6 left eyes, 5 right eyes; 1 patient who both eyes wer e involved. Follow-up time varied from 1month to 14months, mean 6.2 month.
Results
After treatment, all tumors show various degrees of regression and subretinal fluid were absorbed completely or partly. The visual acuity of 8 eyes improved; that of 3 eyes unchanged.
Conclusions
PDT is effective modality for circumscribed choroid hemangiomas.
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