Malattia leventinese presenting with subretinal neovascular membrane and hemorrhage

Am J Ophthalmol. 2001 Apr;131(4):517-8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(00)00821-7.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of malattia leventinese involving subretinal hemorrhage.

Methods: Case report.

Results: 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.

Conclusion: Patients with malattia leventinese may occasionally present with submacular hemorrhage. Prompt diagnosis and intervention may enhance the patient's chance for visual improvement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins / genetics
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Membranes
  • Retinal Degeneration / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Degeneration / genetics
  • Retinal Degeneration / surgery
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / genetics
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Retinal Neovascularization / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Neovascularization / genetics
  • Retinal Neovascularization / surgery
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • EFEMP1 protein, human
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins