Management of Choroidal Neovascularization Associated with Optic Disc Melanocytoma with Intravitreal Aflibercept: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2019 Aug 7:2019:2672798. doi: 10.1155/2019/2672798. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a rare case of melanocytoma associated choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with intravitreal aflibercept.

Methods: We reviewed the literature for the previous reports and different methods of treatment.

Results: Optic disc melanocytoma has been considered as a benign melanocytic tumor that rarely affects vision. There is evidence in the literature of association between choroidal neovascular membrane and disc melanocytoma.

Conclusions: In conclusion, our article provides a review of literature of such a rare association in which the ophthalmologists must be aware of its occurrence and possible ways of management.

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