Peripapillary choroidal neovascularization in pars planitis
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Peripapillary choroidal neovascularization in pars planitis
BACKGROUND Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is a rare complication of intermediate uveitis. Risk factors are not well-characterized. Here, we describe a case of peripapillary CNV in a patient with intermediate uveitis and explore the pathophysiology and treatment of this condition. This study is a case report and review of the literature. RESULTS A 15-year-old boy with intermediate uveitis ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1869-5760
DOI: 10.1186/1869-5760-3-13