Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of macular retinal detachment associated with morning glory anomaly

Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2009 Fall;3(4):333-5. doi: 10.1097/ICB.0b013e318196b2a1.

Abstract

Purpose: To report the successful treatment of a case of recurrent macular retinal detachment associated with morning glory anomaly using intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide.

Methods: A 53-year-old man with a history of bilateral morning glory anomaly and recurrent macular detachment of the left eye refractory to multiple surgical interventions, including 3 vitrectomies with endolaser photocoagulation, gas tamponade, and fibrin glue, underwent an intravitreal injection of 4 mg triamcinolone acetonide.

Results: A single treatment with intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide resulted in resolution of a macular retinal detachment and intraretinal fluid within 2 weeks.

Conclusion: Treatment with intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide may be beneficial in cases of macular retinal detachment associated with morning glory anomaly.