Malattia leventinese presenting with subretinal neovascular membrane and hemorrhage.

Pager, C K; Sarin, L K; Federman, J L; Eagle, R; Hageman, G; Rosenow, J; Donoso, L A · Am J Ophthalmol · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

To report a case of malattia leventinese involving subretinal hemorrhage. Case report. Two weeks after initial presentation, the visual acuity of this 34-year-old man decreased to LE: 20/100. Funduscopic evaluation revealed a subretinal hemorrhage involving the center of the foveal in the left eye that was interpreted as secondary to a neovascular membrane on fluorescein angiography. The patient did well after the removal of the submacular material by pars plana vitrectomy. Patients with malattia leventinese may occasionally present with submacular hemorrhage. Prompt diagnosis and intervention may enhance the patient's chance for visual improvement.

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