Open AccessFull thickness macular hole formation and spontaneous closure associated with branch retinal vein occlusion in a vitrectomized eye
Author(s) -
Ki Yup Nam,
Hyun Kyung Cho,
Tae Seen Kang,
Ji Hye Kim,
Bum Joon Kim,
Yong Seop Han
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000021835
Subject(s) - medicine , branch retinal vein occlusion , ophthalmology , macular hole , closure (psychology) , occlusion , central retinal vein , retinal , optometry , vitrectomy , surgery , macular edema , visual acuity , economics , market economy
Rationale: Macular hole (MH) formation after vitrectomy is rare and it may be due to several mechanisms associated with change of foveolar anatomy by vitrectomy. If a MH develops after vitrectomy, surgical treatments including internal limiting membrane peeling and intravitreal gas injection are usually needed for repair of hole. Spontaneous closure of MH is much rarer. Patient concerns: A 66-year-old patient had a vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment not involving the macula of the right eye. Eight months after the vitrectomy, the visual acuity decreased and full-thickness defect of macula, epiretinal membrane progression, intraretinal cysts, and flame shape hemorrhage along with superior temporal vascular arcade were observed on fundus examination and optical coherence tomography. Diagnoses: MH and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) accompanying cystoid macular edema (CME) were both present on her right eye. Thus, we planned a surgery for MH repair. Interventions: The status of MH was observed while waiting the surgery schedule. At 2 weeks after detection of the MH, optical coherence tomography showed that intraretinal cysts had decreased in extent and the inner wall of the MH had contracted; 4 weeks later, the MH was closed with a subtle subretinal space. Outcomes: The fovea was well-maintained with a complete closure for 9 months. Lessons: MH formation and spontaneous closure occurred in association with BRVO accompanying CME in a patient who had a vitrectomy. In vitrectomized eyes, physicians should consider the possibility of MH development in association with BRVO, and possible spontaneous closure of the MH in accordance with CME resolution.