Bevacizumab for choroidal neovascularization related to inflammatory diseases. 2010

Michal Kramer, and Ruth Axer-Siegel, and Tareq Jaouni, and Ehud Reich, and Itzhak Hemo, and Ethan Priel, and Edward Averbukh, and Rita Ehrlich, and Itay Chowers, and Dov Weinberger, and Radgonde Amer
Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel. mkramer@netvision.net.il

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to report our experience with intravitreal bevacizumab for inflammation-related choroidal neovascularization in two tertiary centers. METHODS This study was a retrospective analysis of patients with choroidal neovascularization related to inflammatory diseases, treated with intravitreal bevacizumab injections (1.25 mg/0.05 mL). RESULTS Ten eyes of 10 patients (range, 14-78 years; mean age, 44 years) with underlying uveitis were treated with intravitreal bevacizumab for inflammation-related choroidal neovascularization from 2006 to 2008. Mean follow-up time was 13 +/- 8 months, and the mean number of injections was 2.7 +/- 2. Resolved leakage on fluorescein angiography and resolution of subretinal fluid on optical coherence tomography occurred in all patients, with improvement in visual acuity in 9 of 10 eyes and no change in visual acuity in 1 of 10 eyes. Seven patients received additional treatment based on the underlying condition. Mean macular thickness on optical coherence tomography decreased from 394 +/- 116 microm to 254 +/- 52 microm (P < 0.01). Mean visual acuity improved from 0.87 +/- 0.74 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution to 0.38 +/- 0.63 (P = 0.005). Seven patients reached a visual acuity of 0.2 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (Snellen 6/9) or better. CONCLUSIONS Intravitreal bevacizumab is an effective treatment for choroidal neovascularization related to inflammatory diseases when inflammation is controlled.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007166 Immunosuppressive Agents Agents that suppress immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-CELLS or by inhibiting the activation of HELPER CELLS. While immunosuppression has been brought about in the past primarily to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, new applications involving mediation of the effects of INTERLEUKINS and other CYTOKINES are emerging. Immunosuppressant,Immunosuppressive Agent,Immunosuppressants,Agent, Immunosuppressive,Agents, Immunosuppressive
D007267 Injections Introduction of substances into the body using a needle and syringe. Injectables,Injectable,Injection
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D004359 Drug Therapy, Combination Therapy with two or more separate preparations given for a combined effect. Combination Chemotherapy,Polychemotherapy,Chemotherapy, Combination,Combination Drug Therapy,Drug Polytherapy,Therapy, Combination Drug,Chemotherapies, Combination,Combination Chemotherapies,Combination Drug Therapies,Drug Polytherapies,Drug Therapies, Combination,Polychemotherapies,Polytherapies, Drug,Polytherapy, Drug,Therapies, Combination Drug
D005260 Female Females
D005451 Fluorescein Angiography Visualization of a vascular system after intravenous injection of a fluorescein solution. The images may be photographed or televised. It is used especially in studying the retinal and uveal vasculature. Fluorescence Angiography,Fundus Fluorescence Photography,Angiography, Fluorescein,Angiography, Fluorescence,Fluorescence Photography, Fundus,Photography, Fundus Fluorescence
D005938 Glucocorticoids A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS that affect carbohydrate metabolism (GLUCONEOGENESIS, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of BLOOD SUGAR), inhibit ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system. Glucocorticoid,Glucocorticoid Effect,Glucorticoid Effects,Effect, Glucocorticoid,Effects, Glucorticoid
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000068258 Bevacizumab An anti-VEGF humanized murine monoclonal antibody. It inhibits VEGF RECEPTORS and helps to prevent PATHOLOGIC ANGIOGENESIS. Avastin,Bevacizumab-awwb,Mvasi,Bevacizumab awwb

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