"The anatomical and functional benefit of bevacizumab in the treatment " by B. LW. Nesmith, Maya Bitar et al.
 

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Spring 5-2-2014

Abstract

We read the article by Miguel et al1 regarding Purtscher’s and Purtscher-like retinopathies with great interest. As the authors well describe, ‘Purtscher-like retinopathy’ is diagnosed in patients with fundus findings similar to Purtscher’s retinopathy, without a history of trauma but with known systemic associations.1 Current proposed mechanisms for the underlying pathogenesis include leukocyte aggregation by activated complement factor 5 (C5a).2 As noted by the authors’ systematic review, there is currently no established treatment for Purtscher-like retinopathy, although the literature consists of several case reports of treatment with corticosteroids, without certainty as to effect on the clinical course.1 Herein, we report for the first time a case of Purtscher-like retinopathy treated successfully with intravitreal bevacizumab injection.

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This correspondence is provided as an open access link by the publisher. Copyright © 2014 The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All rights reserved.

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