[Chorioretinal coloboma and neovascular membrane]

Bull Soc Ophtalmol Fr. 1990 Jun-Jul;90(6-7):643-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Retinochoroidal coloboma results from an incomplete closure of the ocular embryonic fissure. Uni or bilateral, the coloboma can be associated with cataract, microphthalmia, retinal detachment... but rarely with neovascularization. This association is comparable with subretinal neovascularization in high myopia, angioid streaks, choroiditis and choroidal ruptures. The disruption of the normal anatomy of the Bruch's membrane is a possible entry site of choroidal blood vessels. But the reason why only rare cases are reported is unknown.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choroid / abnormalities*
  • Coloboma / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Retina / abnormalities*
  • Retinal Neovascularization / etiology*