| Features of age-related macular degeneration on optical coherence tomography. | |
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PMID: 11702647 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: To describe Optical Coherence Tomographic (OCT) findings in age-related macular lesions. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We selected 6 patients with characteristic features of age-related macular disease on OCT, 4 of whom presented with Choroidal New Vessels (CNV). OCT is analogous to ultrasound, except that light is used instead of sound. The reflected light is analysed with the technique of low-coherence interferometry. RESULTS: Classic CNV present with well-defined boundaries on OCT, whereas occult CNV can present with well- or poorly defined boundaries. Findings in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR) and Adult Onset Vitelliform Dystrophy (AOVD) need angiographic correlation when compared to findings in CNV. CONCLUSION: OCT cannot replace conventional diagnostic techniques in exsudative Age-related Macular Degeneration. Although it accurately depicts associated changes and especially the associated serous detachment in macular disease, the imaging of neovascular membranes faces limited penetration and resolution. The interpretation of the tomograms requires further clinico-histological correlation. |
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Authors:
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W Van Kerckhoven; B Lafaut; I Follens; J J De Laey |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bulletin de la Société belge d'ophtalmologie Volume: - ISSN: 0081-0746 ISO Abbreviation: Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol Publication Date: 2001 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-11-12 Completed Date: 2001-12-18 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505353 Medline TA: Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol Country: Belgium |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 75-84 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Ghent University. |
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Aged Chorioretinitis / diagnosis Choroidal Neovascularization / diagnosis*, surgery Chronic Disease Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological* Female Fluorescein Angiography Humans Laser Therapy Light Coagulation Macular Degeneration / diagnosis* Male Middle Aged Ophthalmoscopy Recurrence |
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