Monolateral idiopathic cyst of the vitreous

Clinical features, histopathological analysis and surgical treatment of a free floating vitreous cyst: a case report

“…Thereafter, during the twentieth century, approximately 50 cases were reported (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10) .That shows how rare this condition may be. Thus, data regarding epidemiological aspects are insufficient.…”

“…Cysts may have yellow-grey (non-pigmented) or brown (pigmented) color (2) . Considering cell pigment, the literature discusses the following possible histogenesis of congenital cyst formation: 1-reminescent hialoid channel; 2-retinal pigmented epithelium or; 3-ciliary body.…”

“…Idiopathic floating vitreous cysts giving rise to intermittent blurring of vision and visual field defects are a rare condition (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10) . There were only few reports documenting clinical and histopathological features of such cysts and this is the first reported case in Brazil.…”

Cisto vítreo e retinose pigmentária: relato de caso

“…Outras associações descritas são com atrofia coroideana, descolamento de retina, retinosquise, uveítes e endoftalmites (1,5) . Estas doenças têm em comum com a RP a morte celular de fotorreceptores, determinando uma sobrecarga no metabolismo do EPR.…”

“…São classificados clinicamente como congênitos ou adquiridos, e conforme sua cor, forma, número e ocorrência em um ou ambos os olhos (1) .…”