Abstract
Purpose:To describe a novel optical coherence tomography finding in a case of macular serous retinal detachment after pars plana vitrectomy and panretinal photocoagulation.Methods:Retrospective case report.Results:A 52 year old male with diabetes underwent uncomplicated pars plana vitrectomy with panretinal photocoagulation for non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage, Postoperative course was complicated by significantly decreased vision and a macular serous retinal detachment that was characterized on optical coherence tomography by a reticular network of hyperreflective bands in the subretinal space. Fluid and hyperreflective material in the subretinal space resolved by postoperative Week 6 with standard postoperative eye drops. However, persistent ellipsoid zone disruption was seen up to postoperative Week 20.Conclusion:Extensive subretinal bands can be seen after panretinal photocoagulation. This novel finding can pose diagnostic and management challenges but may resolve with conservative medical management.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 140-143 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Retinal Cases and Brief Reports |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2023 |
Keywords
- optical coherence tomography
- panretinal photocoagulation
- serous retinal detachment
- subretinal bands
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology