"Pathology "
"CT "
"Differential diagnosis "
"T1: variable / high signal due to proteinaceous nature of the exudates"
"T2: variable / high signal due to proteinaceous nature of the exudates"
"MR spectroscopy: large peak between 1 to 1.6 ppm (lipids/proteolipids) 5"
"MR spectroscopy: large peak between 1 to 1.6 ppm (lipids/proteolipids) 5"
"It occurs predominantly in young males, with the onset of symptoms generally appearing in the first decade of life with a peak age of onset between 3-9 years old 2. The condition may be diagnosed in adulthood, usually less severe, with the vast majority are diagnosed before the age of 20 years 3. There is well recognised male predominance (69-85%) 1,2."
Expected headings
"Pathology "
"Associations"
"CT "
"Differential diagnosis "
"It occurs predominantly in young males, with the onset of symptoms generally appearing in the first decade of life with a peak age of onset between 3-9 years old 2. The condition may be diagnosed in adulthood, usually less severe, with the vast majority are diagnosed before the age of 20 years 3. There is well recognised male predominance (69-85%) 1,2."
"The exact aetiology is unknown and the disease is a non-hereditary disorder. The disease is characterised by abnormal leaky capillaries, telangiectasias and aneurysms of the retinal blood vessels, resulting in the accumulation of subretinal exudative fluid collections and retinal detachment."
"Options include laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy and surgical repair of retinal detachment. Bevacizumab or corticosteroids may be used."