Optical coherence tomography findings in tamoxifen retinopathy

Am J Ophthalmol. 2005 Oct;140(4):757-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2005.04.042.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in two cases of typical tamoxifen retinopathy.

Design: Observational cases report.

Methods: Two patients with tamoxifen retinopathy were imaged with fluorescein angiography and OCT 3.

Results: Fluorescein angiography showed foveolar hyperfluorescence. OCT revealed a foveolar cystoid space with focal disruption of the photoreceptor line. There was no evidence of macular edema or thickening.

Conclusions: In both cases, OCT findings are not consistent with previous descriptions of tamoxifen retinopathy, based on fundus examination and fluorescein angiography, which include a description of macular edema. This new imaging suggests that tamoxifen maculopathy may include a foveolar cystoid space different from macular edema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Retina / drug effects
  • Retina / pathology*
  • Retinal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tamoxifen / adverse effects*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Tamoxifen