Optic nerve neovascularization in incontinentia pigmenti

Am J Ophthalmol. 1997 Sep;124(3):410-2. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70841-4.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the presence of optic disk neovascularization in a child with incontinentia pigmenti.

Methods: A 6-month-old infant with incontinentia pigmenti developed optic disk neovascularization in addition to vascular abnormalities in the peripheral retina. Panretinal photocoagulation was performed.

Result: The optic disk neovascularization regressed after panretinal photocoagulation.

Conclusions: Optic disk neovascularization is another notable retinal manifestation of incontinentia pigmenti. When optic disk neovascularization is detected, retinal ablation should be considered as treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Incontinentia Pigmenti / complications*
  • Infant
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / complications*
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / pathology
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / surgery
  • Optic Nerve / blood supply*
  • Optic Nerve / pathology
  • Retinal Diseases / complications
  • Retinal Diseases / pathology
  • Retinal Diseases / surgery
  • Retinal Vessels / pathology
  • Retinal Vessels / surgery