Choroidal neovascularization - 25/08/11
, W.Richard Green, MD bAbstract |
Purpose |
To fax: 404-778-5089; review clinicopathologic findings of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in a historical framework with emphasis on pathobiology and correlation with treatment.
Design |
Selective literature review combined with authors' experience.
Results |
Choroidal neovascularization represents a stereotypic, nonspecific response to a specific stimulus. Although CNV differs among patients, the general growth patterns are subretinal pigment epithelium (type 1), subretinal (type 2), or combined. Choroidal neovascularization occurs over time in dynamic stages of initiation, active and involutional. Treatments are now being designed based on modern understanding of CNV growth.
Conclusions |
Progress continues to be made concerning understanding the pathobiology and treatment of CNV.
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| ☆ | Supported, in part, by NIH P30 EY06360, NIH U10 13165, and an unrestricted departmental grant from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), Inc. Dr. Grossniklaus is a recipient of an RPB Physician Scientist Award, and Dr. Green is the International Odd Fellows Professor of Ophthalmology. |
Vol 137 - N° 3
P. 496-503 - mars 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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