Retinal Vasoproliferative Tumor Secondary to Retinitis Pigmentosa

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serval:BIB_6F59FF3838A0
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
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Publications
Institution
Title
Retinal Vasoproliferative Tumor Secondary to Retinitis Pigmentosa
Journal
Retina Today
Author(s)
Ndulue JK, Stathopoulos  C, Shields CLS
Publication state
Published
Issued date
01/09/2017
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Pages
41-43
Language
english
Abstract
AT A GLANCE
• Retinal vasoproliferative tumors (VPTs) typically develop in individuals in their 30s and 40s.
• Primary VPTs are deemed idiopathic in otherwise healthy eyes, whereas secondary VPTs have been associated with preexisting congenital, inflammatory, vascular, traumatic, and dystrophic retinal conditions. Secondary forms are more often bilateral, multiple, and accompanied by poorer visual acuity.
• Both types of VPTs are benign, but either can compromise vision due to retinal exudation, retinal detachment, intraretinal edema, membrane formation, and vitreous hemorrhage.
• Management of VPTs depends on tumor features and patient symptoms.
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