Indocyanine green angiography in congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium

To report a case of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium followed up for 7 years showing features not previously reported. A complete fundus examination including fluorescein angiography was performed at first examination and at follow-up. The area of congenital hypertrophy of th...

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Published in:European journal of ophthalmology 2005-01, Vol.15 (1), p.162-164
Main Author: Giuffrè, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Coloring Agents
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Humans
Hypertrophy - congenital
Indocyanine Green
Pigment Epithelium of Eye - pathology
Retinal Diseases - diagnosis
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Summary:To report a case of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium followed up for 7 years showing features not previously reported. A complete fundus examination including fluorescein angiography was performed at first examination and at follow-up. The area of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium presented morphologic changes, showing enlargement of the lesion on one side associated with partial regression on another side. In addition, the indocyanine green angiography findings revealed that this test was more useful than fluorescein angiography to delineate the real boundaries of the lesion and disclosed hypofluorescent areas inside the main lesion that were not appreciated at ophthalmoscopy or fluorescein angiography. Indocyanine green angiography is an useful test to understand the findings and evolution of congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium.
ISSN:1120-6721
1724-6016
DOI:10.1177/112067210501500129