Vol 32 No 1 Brief Reports
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Inflammatory foveal mass and cystoid macular edema
Harvey S. Uy, MD
Objective
To report a case of inflammatory foveal mass and cystoid macular edema and the role of optical coherence tomography in its diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Methods
This is a case report of a healthy, young female who experienced sudden onset of wavy, blurring of vision. Clinical examination revealed an idiopathic, yellow, foveal mass and cystoid macular edema.
Results
The condition resolved rapidly after treatment with oral corticosteroids suggesting an inflammator y nature. The vision returned to 20/20 after disease resolution.
Conclusion
Optical coherence tomography was useful in diagnosing this disease condition and monitoring treatment response.