Combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium with full thickness retinal hole and without retinoschisis

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. 2000 Sep-Oct;31(5):423-6.

Abstract

Combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium has been described as a rare, benign tumor formed by an overgrowth of several constituents of the retina such as the retinal pigment epithelial cells, vascular elements, and glial components.1 Despite its varied clinical appearance it is important to recognize this tumor as it is known to simulate intraocular malignancies like retinoblastoma and choroidal melanoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Hamartoma / complications*
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis
  • Hamartoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Male
  • Pigment Epithelium of Eye / pathology
  • Pigment Epithelium of Eye / surgery
  • Retina / pathology*
  • Retina / surgery
  • Retinal Diseases / complications
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / surgery
  • Retinal Perforations / complications*
  • Retinal Perforations / diagnosis
  • Retinal Perforations / surgery