Retinal ischemia following mandible tumor treatment with steroid injection

Isquemia de retina após tratamento de tumor de mandíbula com injeção de esteroide

ABSTRACT

Central giant cell granuloma is a rare osseous tumor affecting young patients with anatomical and functional compromise of the maxilla and mandible. Steroid injection therapy constitutes a less invasive treatment modality for disease control in selected cases. Retinal ischemia is a reported complication of multiple medical procedures, including dental interventions, and may lead to loss of vision with poor prognosis. We report a case of retinal arteriolar ischemic disease following central giant cell granuloma management with local injected corticosteroids.

Keywords:
Retina; Ischemia; Mandibular neoplasms; Jaw neoplasms; Granuloma, giant cells; Steroids