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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2019; 236(04): 578-580
DOI: 10.1055/a-0800-8066
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Regression of Optic Disc Neovascularization (NVD) in a Patient with Behçetʼs Disease Treated with Oral Corticosteroids and Adalimumab (ADA)

Regression der Papillenneovaskularisation (NVD) bei einem Patienten mit Behçet-Krankheit unter Behandlung mit oralen Kortikosteroiden und Adalimumab
Ioannis Papasavvas
1   Ophthalmology, RétinElysée, Lausanne, Switzerland
2   Ophthalmology, Clinique de Montchoisi, Centre C, Lausanne, Switzerland
,
Aude Ambresin
1   Ophthalmology, RétinElysée, Lausanne, Switzerland
,
Jean-Antoine Pournaras
1   Ophthalmology, RétinElysée, Lausanne, Switzerland
,
Laure Henchoz
3   Ophthalmology, Cabinet dʼOphtalmologie, Moudon, Switzerland
,
Jean Vaudaux
1   Ophthalmology, RétinElysée, Lausanne, Switzerland
4   Ophthalmology, Private practice, Morges, Switzerland
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Publication History

received 19 September 2018

accepted 08 November 2018

Publication Date:
07 January 2019 (online)

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Background

Optic disc and retinal neovascularization are uncommon but severe complications of Behçetʼs disease, which, as a result of occlusive retinal vasculitis, may lead to visual impairment and lacks standardized treatment.

 

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