Background In pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) results in papilledema and, rarely, choroidal neovascularization
(CNV). Pseudotumor cerebri-induced CNV often regresses following medical or surgical ICP reduction, but additional treatments,
such as photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, peri-ocular steroid injections and/or subretinal surgery, may be necessary.
Anti-angiogenic intravitreal injections have been shown to cause regression of both CNV and optic nerve edema.
Case report We describe a patient with PTC and CNV whose CNV regressed and vision normalized after a single intravitreal injection of
bevacizumab (Avastin; Genentech, San Francisco, CA).
Keywords Bevacizumab - Choroidal neovascularization - Pseudotumor cerebri