Radiation retinopathy secondary to treatment of maxillary sinus carcinoma: A dramatic case

Abstract Clinical case A 53-year old male presented with visual impairment in right eye after irradiation of right maxillary sinus carcinoma. Funduscopy shows radiation retinopathy: hemorrhages, exudates, macular edema, and peripheral retinal ischemia. A poor outcome was achieved despite laser treat...

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Published in:Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología (English ed.) 2017-10, Vol.92 (10), p.486-489
Main Authors: Galindo-Bocero, J, Macías-Franco, S, Sánchez-García, S, Fonollá-Gil, M, García-Alonso, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinoma de seno maxilar
Evisceración ocular
Eye evisceration
Head and neck irradiation
Irradiación de cabeza y cuello
Maxillary sinus carcinoma
Ophthalmology
Radiation retinopathy
Radioterapia
Radiotherapy
Retinopatía por radiación
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Summary:Abstract Clinical case A 53-year old male presented with visual impairment in right eye after irradiation of right maxillary sinus carcinoma. Funduscopy shows radiation retinopathy: hemorrhages, exudates, macular edema, and peripheral retinal ischemia. A poor outcome was achieved despite laser treatment and intravitreal injections of bevacizumab, resulting in evisceration of the affected eye. Discussion Radiation retinopathy must be considered in any loss of vision after head and neck irradiation. Ophthalmological long-term follow-up of these patients is essential for an early diagnosis.
ISSN:2173-5794
2173-5794
DOI:10.1016/j.oftale.2017.05.008