Long-Term Cyclophosphamide Treatment in a Case with Serpiginous Choroiditis

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作者
Sahin, Ozlem G. [1 ]
机构
[1] Middle East Tech Univ, Ctr Hlth, Dept Ophthalmol, Ankara, Turkey
来源
CASE REPORTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY | 2010年 / 1卷 / 02期
关键词
Alkylating agent; Cyclophosphamide; Serpiginous choroiditis;
D O I
10.1159/000321401
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Purpose: To report the effect of long-term therapy with the alkylating agent cyclophosphamide in a case with serpiginous choroiditis and thus to contribute to the previously reported few cases showing the beneficial effect of long-term cyclophosphamide therapy for serpiginous choroiditis. Procedures: Oral cyclophosphamide therapy for 12 months in a case with unilateral active serpiginous choroiditis. Results: The active lesion responded well to long-term therapy with cyclophosphamide without recurrences and significant systemic side-effects. Conclusions: Long-term therapy with cyclophosphamide for serpiginous choroiditis is effective for improving vision and preventing recurrences.
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页码:71 / 76
页数:6
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