Optical coherence tomography angiography and choroidal neovascularization in multifocal choroiditis: A descriptive study. 2018

Cyril Dutheil, and Jean-François Korobelnik, and Marie-Noëlle Delyfer, and Marie-Bénédicte Rougier
1 Department of Ophthalmology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Amélie Raba-Léon, Bordeaux, France.

OBJECTIVE To analyze the ability of optical coherence tomography angiography to identify choroidal neovascularization in multifocal choroiditis and to describe active and inactive choroidal neovascularization findings. METHODS Retrospective study of consecutive patients with multifocal choroiditis and choroidal neovascularization examined between January and November 2016. In addition to usual exams, optical coherence tomography angiography (AngioPlex™ CIRRUS™ HD-OCT model 5000; Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., Dublin, CA, USA) images were assessed for morphological analysis: choroidal neovascularization size, choroidal neovascularization margin (well or poorly circumscribed), choroidal neovascularization shape (tangled or interlacing), choroidal neovascularization core (feeder vessel) and dark ring around the choroidal neovascularization. RESULTS A total of 10 eyes were included. Optical coherence tomography angiography identified all choroidal neovascularization. Active choroidal neovascularization had well-circumscribed margins (67%), interlacing shape (83%), and a surrounding dark ring (83%). Inactive choroidal neovascularization had rather poorly circumscribed margins (75%), tangled shape, and "dead tree" appearance (50%) with less frequently a surrounding dark ring (50%). CONCLUSIONS Optical coherence tomography angiography is adapted to confirm the diagnosis of choroidal neovascularization complicating multifocal choroiditis, but it is still insufficient to differentiate active and inactive lesions.

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
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D002829 Choroid The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA. Choriocapillaris,Haller Layer,Haller's Layer,Sattler Layer,Sattler's Layer,Choroids
D002833 Choroiditis Inflammation of the choroid. Choroiditides
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
D000080364 Multifocal Choroiditis A multifocal uveitis syndrome involving the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM and capillary layer of the CHOROID. It is characterized by chronic UVEITIS and multiple CHOROID lesions referred to as white dots, blurry vision, floaters, sensitivity to light, blind spots, and eye discomfort. Choroiditis, Multifocal

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