Retinal pigment epithelial folds associated with retinal pigment epithelial detachment in macular degeneration.
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Abstract
The authors reviewed six eyes that had a shallow retinal pigment epithelial detachment with the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) thrown into folds. A contraction of subpigment epithelial fibrovascular tissue causes a folding of the overlying, intimately adherent RPE. Retinal pigment epithelial folds are a sign of subretinal neovascularization and are another manifestation of age-related macular degeneration.
Medical subject headings
- Macular Degeneration
- Pigment Epithelium of Eye
- Retinal Detachment