Resolution of macular edema in radiation retinopathy after intravenous diuresis

Fang Sarah Ko; Jeong Hyeon Sohn; Diana V. Do

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Resolution of macular edema in radiation retinopathy after intravenous diuresis

Fang Sarah Ko, Jeong Hyeon Sohn, Diana V. Do

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Purpose: To report resolution of bilateral macular edema secondary to radiation retinopathy after intravenous diuresis. Methods: Observational case report, consisting of clinical examination, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography. Results: A 38-year-old woman developed radiation retinopathy and severe macular edema secondary to whole brain radiation therapy for metastatic breast cancer. After diuresis with intravenous furosemide for pleural effusion, the bilateral macular edema resolved. Conclusion: In select patients, systemic diuresis may aid in resolving macular edema.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	174-177
Number of pages	4
Journal	Retinal Cases and Brief Reports
Volume	4
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/ICB.0b013e3181a59c31
State	Published - Mar 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Diuretics
Fluid overload
Macular edema
Radiation retinopathy

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Ophthalmology

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