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  • Title: Detection of nonexudative choroidal neovascularization secondary to angioid streaks using optical coherence tomography angiography.
    Author: Andreanos KD, Rotsos T, Koutsandrea C, Kymionis GD, Georgalas I, Ladas ID.
    Journal: Eur J Ophthalmol; 2017 Aug 30; 27(5):e140-e143. PubMed ID: 28574138.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To present a case of nonexudative choroidal neovascularization secondary to angioid streaks in a patient with pseudoxanthoma elasticum. The lesion was monitored over an 8-month period with the use of optical coherence tomography angiography. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: The neovascular tissue area increased by 0.160 mm2 over a period of 8 months without any sign of exudation seen on optical coherence tomography or fluorescein angiography. CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first report of a nonexudative choroidal neovascularization secondary to angioid streaks. Given that once a patient with angioid streaks develops choroidal neovascularization in one eye there is a high risk of bilateral involvement within a short amount of time, optical coherence tomography angiography can prove a useful tool for monitoring such lesions over time.
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