Subretinal neovascularization complicating laser photocoagulation of diabetic maculopathy.
A subretinal neovascular membrane was diagnosed in a 60-year-old black woman 1 year following uneventful laser treatment for diabetic maculopathy. The membrane originated from the edge of a photocoagulation scar. It is believed that the neovascular membrane represents a complication of laser photocoagulation of diabetic maculopathy.
Lewen
R M
RM
Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 27599-7040
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012086:Reoperation; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D014785:Vision, Ocular