Choroidal neovascularization in Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

PURPOSE: To describe a case of choroidal neovascularization in a young patient with genetically-proven Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

METHODS

Case description with fundus and anatomical photography and optical coherence tomography.

PATIENTS: Single patient case description.

RESULTS

Fundus photography and optical coherence tomography reveal the presence of previously-active choroidal neovascularization. Anatomical, historical, and genetic evidence confirm Bardet-Biedl syndrome in this individual.

DISCUSSION: Choroidal neovascularization accompanying this syndrome has not been reported. Herein we describe the first published description of choroidal neovascularization in an individual with genetically-proven Bardet-Biedl syndrome.