Type 3 neovascularization is considered to originate within the retina with subsequent expansion of the neovascular network into the subretinal space. Choroidal circulatory disturbances seem to have a role in Type 3 neovascularization development, but the exact pathophysiology is still under debate. Although eyes with Type 3 neovascularization usually have thinner choroid compared to normal eyes, the increased choroidal thickness associated with Type 3 neovascularization may be a prognostic factor for its recurrence. This case report documents stage 1 Type 3 neovascularization with dilated choroid showing poor response to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, thus suggesting an active role of choroid in Type 3 lesions.
Stage 1 type 3 neovascularization with choroidal dilation unresponsive to anti-VEGF treatment / S. Vujosevic, F. Martini, E. Midena. - In: OPHTHALMIC SURGERY, LASERS & IMAGING RETINA. - ISSN 2325-8160. - 47:10(2016 Oct), pp. 956-959. [10.3928/23258160-20161004-10]
Stage 1 type 3 neovascularization with choroidal dilation unresponsive to anti-VEGF treatment
S. VujosevicPrimo
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2016
Abstract
Type 3 neovascularization is considered to originate within the retina with subsequent expansion of the neovascular network into the subretinal space. Choroidal circulatory disturbances seem to have a role in Type 3 neovascularization development, but the exact pathophysiology is still under debate. Although eyes with Type 3 neovascularization usually have thinner choroid compared to normal eyes, the increased choroidal thickness associated with Type 3 neovascularization may be a prognostic factor for its recurrence. This case report documents stage 1 Type 3 neovascularization with dilated choroid showing poor response to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, thus suggesting an active role of choroid in Type 3 lesions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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