Paediatric Choroidal Neovascularisation of Unknown Cause
Tasneem Elghazali Bakhiet1, Shoaib Hassan2, Jai Shankar2
1Ophthalmology, Cardiff and Vale University Hospital, Cardiff, GBR.
Cureus
|March 5, 2025
Summary
Idiopathic choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) is rare in children. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy can lead to visual recovery in paediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Paediatric Eye Care
Background:
- Choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) involves abnormal blood vessel growth in the choroid, leading to retinal damage and vision loss.
- CNV is predominantly associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and is exceptionally rare in children, with incidence rates below 1 in 100,000 annually.
- Paediatric CNV presents a diagnostic challenge due to its infrequency and potential for significant visual impairment.
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