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Spontaneous Regression Of A Capillary Hemangioma Of The Optic Disc

Milewski, 2002Other/Unknown

Milewski S. A. (2002). spontaneous regression of a capillary hemangioma of the optic disc. Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 120(8), 1100–1101. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.120.8.1100

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Abstract

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Case Details

Disease Location

Eye

Personal Characteristics

33 years old woman. Long history of migraines

Clinical Characteristics

1 month history of intermittent blaring of vision in the left eye. Capillary hemangioma on the left eye involving the interotemporal half of the optic disc with adjacent subretinal fluid and exudation. No cns involved

Remission Characteristics

Seven months later, the patient was asymptomatic. Left eye was normal with complete disappearance of the secondary retinal edema and exudation

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

No treatment performed