Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy in a case with retinitis pigmentosa

• DOI: 10.1007/s10792-012-9657-7
• Publication Date: 2012-11-06T07:13:44Z
• Authors: Tomoka Ishida; Muka Moriyama; Kei Morohoshi; Yuu Furuse; Taiko Fukuda; Kyoko Ohno-Matsui
• Keywords: Fundus (uterus); Indocyanine green angiography; Blurred vision

There have been no reports describing polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in eyes with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). A 63-year-old woman who had diagnosed as having RP was referred to us because of sudden onset blurred vision her right eye. Funduscopic examination revealed retinal findings typical both eyes. The macular area the fundus showed lesions massive hemorrhages. Fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green multiple lesions. Optical coherence tomography a large hemorrhagic pigment epithelial (RPE) detachment PCV subsided after three applications anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy single application photodynamic therapy, but "mottled lesions" hyper- hypofluorescence appeared temporal macula disappearance hemorrhage. We present case an eye RP. Further studies are necessary clarify whether anti-VEGF therapies could affect RPE status