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Intravitreal bevacizumab in choroidal neovascularization secondary to Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome: case report

Uso de bevacizumab intravítreo em neovascularização coroidiana secundária a síndrome de Grönblad-Strandberg: relato de caso

Angioid streaks are commonly related to Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome, that often shows dermatological characteristics, such as pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Choroidal neovascularization is uncommon, often occurring after ocular trauma. This is a case report of the successful use of intravitreal bevacizumab for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome.

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum; Angioid streaks; Choroidal neovascularization; Angiogenesis inhibitors; Case reports


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