Indocyanine green angiography in isolated primary retinal arterial macroaneurysms.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The study was carried out to describe the indocyanine green angiographic findings in isolated primary retinal arterial macroaneurysms and their contribution to the diagnosis of this condition.

METHODS:

Fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography examination techniques were used to study isolated primary retinal arterial macroaneurysms in 8 consecutive patients with retinal or preretinal haemorrhage over a period of 12 months.

RESULTS:

The fluorescein angiography examination showed the macroaneurysm in four cases; pulsatility was not observed in any case. Indocyanine green angiography disclosed the macroaneurysm in six cases; pulsatility was observed in two cases.

CONCLUSION:

Indocyanine green angiography allows better visualization of arterial macroaneurisms in the first examination and therefore facilitates the diagnosis, follow-up and laser treatment of this vascular abnormality.

• Authors: F Gomez-Ulla, F Gonzalez, M G Torreiro, R Perez, J Des
• Journal: Acta ophthalmologica Scandinavica (Acta Ophthalmol Scand) Vol. 76 Issue 6 Pg. 671-4 (Dec 1998) ISSN: 1395-3907 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 9881549 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Indocyanine Green

Topics

• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Aneurysm (diagnosis)
• Female
• Fluorescein Angiography
• Fundus Oculi
• Humans
• Indocyanine Green
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retinal Artery (pathology)
• Retinal Diseases (diagnosis)