VEGF Levels May Be Elevated In Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Ocular Surgery News

High vitreous and plasma VEGF levels may be observed in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and an anti-VEGF agent could significantly decrease these levels, a study found.

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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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VEGF Levels May Be Elevated In Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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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?

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