Kumar N, Al Kandari J, Al Sabti K, Wani VB. Partial-thickness macular hole in vitreomacular traction syndrome: a case report and review of the literature.
J Med Case Rep 2010;
4:7. [PMID:
20205799 PMCID:
PMC2823762 DOI:
10.1186/1752-1947-4-7]
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Abstract
Introduction
Vitreomacular traction syndrome has recently been recognized as a distinct clinical condition. It may lead to many complications, such as cystoid macular edema, macular pucker formation, tractional macular detachment, and full-thickness macular hole formation.
Case presentation
We report a case of vitreomacular traction syndrome with eccentric traction at the macula and a partial-thickness macular hole in a 63-year-old Pakistani Punjabi man. The patient was evaluated using optical coherence tomography, and he underwent a successful pars plana vitrectomy. After the operation, his foveal contour regained normal configuration, and his visual acuity improved from 20/60 to 20/30.
Conclusions
Pars plana vitrectomy prevents the progression of a partial thickness macular hole in vitreomacular traction syndrome. The relief of traction by vitrectomy restores foveal anatomy and visual acuity in this condition.
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