| Intravitreal bevacizumab (avastin) as an adjuvant for the treatment of posterior scleritis. | |
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PMID: 21860578 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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We report a case of posterior scleritis effectively managed with intravitreal bevacizumab. A 71-year-old woman was diagnosed with posterior scleritis. Although she was initially treated with systemic steroids, her clinical presentation deteriorated. She was then treated with a single intravitreal injection of bevacizumab and aqueous humor collection. The aqueous level of vascular endothelial growth factor prior to the intravitreal injection was 880.51 pg/mL, greater than that in the healthy control group (p < 0.001). One month later, the scleritis was completely resolved, and the patient remained stable during six months of follow-up. Intravitreal bevacizumab appears to be an effective adjuvant therapy for patients with posterior scleritis. |
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Ji Won Lim; Joo Hyun Park |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-07-22 |
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Title: Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO Volume: 25 ISSN: 1011-8942 ISO Abbreviation: Korean J Ophthalmol Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-08-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8804513 Medline TA: Korean J Ophthalmol Country: Korea (South) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 282-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea. |
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