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Subretinal neovascularization associated with fundus flavimaculatus
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|November 1, 1978
Summary
Fundus flavimaculatus can cause hemorrhagic disciform degeneration and subretinal neovascularization in the fovea. This finding expands the known associations of subretinal neovascularization to include this inherited retinal disease.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Genetics
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Fundus flavimaculatus is an inherited retinal disorder characterized by distinct yellowish flecks.
- Subretinal neovascularization (SRNV) is a known complication in various retinal diseases, leading to vision loss.
Observation:
- Two patients with fundus flavimaculatus developed foveal hemorrhagic disciform degeneration.
- Serous detachment of the neuroepithelium was observed overlying the degeneration.
Findings:
- Fluorescein angiography confirmed the presence of subretinal neovascular membranes in both patients.
- No other known causes of SRNV were identified in these cases.
Implications:
- Fundus flavimaculatus should be recognized as a potential cause of subretinal neovascularization.
- This expands the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with SRNV and fundus flavimaculatus.