Stem Cells Show Promise For Repair Of Macular Holes | OphthalmologyWeb: The Ultimate Online Resource for Ophthalmologists

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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Transplantation of a patient's own bone marrow stem cells showed promise in the repair of macular holes, a surgeon said here.

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The patient in the photos below is a 45 yo female with complaints of a bulging right eye that has been gradual over the past several years. She denies pain or double vision. Her CT scans are shown below as well as the surgical removal of the tumor. What is the most likely diagnosis?
1. schwannoma
2. cavernous hemangioma
3. capillary hemangioma
4. metastatic breast cancer
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