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Echographic findings in hemorrhagic disciform lesions
M Valencia1, R L Green, P F Lopez
1Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1994
Summary
Ocular echography can precisely define hemorrhagic disciform disease components, aiding diagnosis. This imaging technique improves understanding of age-related macular degeneration and treatment responses.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Hemorrhagic disciform disease presents complex features.
- Biomicroscopy and angiography may not fully reveal all components due to overlying hemorrhage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate ocular echography for assessing hemorrhagic disciform disease.
- To determine if echography can differentiate lesions from hemorrhage.
Main Methods:
- Standardized ocular echography was used.
- 85 eyes of 85 patients with hemorrhagic disciform lesions were examined.
Main Results:
- Echography identified lesions as solid chorioretinal elevations with specific characteristics (bumpy surface, indistinct margins, irregular internal structure, medium to high reflectivity).
- Ocular echography reliably differentiated lesions from subretinal or suprachoroidal hemorrhage when lesion height was ≥1 mm.
Conclusions:
- Ocular echography offers a valuable clinical tool for detailed characterization of hemorrhagic disciform disease.
- Precise characterization aids in understanding the natural history and therapeutic responses in age-related macular degeneration.