Retinal vasoproliferative tumours

Eye (Lond). 2010 Mar;24(3):468-71. doi: 10.1038/eye.2009.305. Epub 2010 Jan 15.

Abstract

Vasoproliferative tumours are uncommon retinal lesions that may occur in isolation (primary) or in association with another ocular condition (secondary). They may be unilateral or bilateral and have a predilection for the peripheral inferior temporal quadrant of the retina. Vasoproliferative tumours can be associated with abnormalities of the macular, including epiretinal membrane formation and cystoid macular edema. A number of modalities have been used to treat these tumours including cryotherapy and radiotherapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Choroid / blood supply
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic
  • Retinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retinal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Retinal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Retinal Pigment Epithelium / pathology