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Ultrasonographic diagnosis of massive periretinal proliferation in eyes with opaque media (triangular retinal detachment).
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  868945     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A triangular pattern of retinal detachment, as seen by B-scan ultrasonography in eyes with opaque media has been correlated with advanced massive periretinal proliferation (MPP). The ultrasonographic triangular configuration was created by a proliferative membrane that united detached retina anteriorly. Thirteen eyes with opaque media and a triangular retinal detachment by ultrasound had severe MPP at vitrectomy or enucleation. Twelve eyes with clear media with advanced MPP were also studies by B-scan ultrasonography and a triangular detachment could be demonstrated in each case. The finding of a triangular retinal detachment by B-scan ultrasonography in eyes with opaque media is diagnostic of advanced MPP. Eyes with this type of retinal detachment have a poor surgical prognosis even with modern vitrectomy techniques.
Authors:
D G Fuller; H Laqua; R Machemer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of ophthalmology     Volume:  83     ISSN:  0002-9394     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Ophthalmol.     Publication Date:  1977 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1977-07-23     Completed Date:  1977-07-23     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370500     Medline TA:  Am J Ophthalmol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  460-4     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Collagen
Humans
Membranes
Middle Aged
Pigment Epithelium of Eye
Prognosis
Retinal Detachment / diagnosis*,  surgery
Retinal Diseases / diagnosis*,  surgery
Ultrasonography*
Vitreous Body / surgery
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
9007-34-5/Collagen

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