Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine (Jan 2019)

Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • Hany S. Hamza,
  • Magdy Moussa,
  • Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2672798
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2019

Abstract

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Purpose. To report a rare case of melanocytoma associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with intravitreal aflibercept. Methods. We reviewed the literature for the previous reports and different methods of treatment. Results. Optic disc melanocytoma has been considered as a benign melanocytic tumor that rarely affects vision. There is evidence in the literature of association between choroidal neovascular membrane and disc melanocytoma. Conclusions. In conclusion, our article provides a review of literature of such a rare association in which the ophthalmologists must be aware of its occurrence and possible ways of management.