Choroidal Neovascularization in Torpedo Maculopathy Assessed on Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018 Nov 1;49(11):e210-e213. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20181101-20.

Abstract

Torpedo maculopathy is characterized by a congenital, unilateral, and torpedo-shaped chorioretinal lesion with unclear pathogenesis and evolution. Although the optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) characteristics have already been defined in literature, the authors describe for the first time the presence of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) on the temporal edge of this lesion in a 36-year-old woman with a history of altered visual field in her left eye. The authors' investigation supports the hypothesis of an aberrant choroidal circulation underlying the pathogenesis of this condition, and proves the advantage conferred by OCTA in CNV detection over the other angiographic techniques. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018;49:e210-e213.].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / diagnosis*
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / etiology
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography / methods*
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Macula Lutea / abnormalities*
  • Macula Lutea / diagnostic imaging
  • Retinal Diseases / complications
  • Retinal Diseases / congenital
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*