title: Clinicopathologic correlation of argon-laser photocoagulation of an idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane in the macula.
abstract: The clinicopathologic features of an idiopathic choroidal neovascular membrane treated by argon laser photocoagulation are presented. The area of treatment is characterized microscopically by a proliferation of fibrocytes and retinal pigment epithelial cells. No choroidal vascular membrane was identified. Capillaries were present in the scar but not internal to the level of Bruch's membrane.
mesh_terms: D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000473:pathology*; D010857:Pigment Epithelium of Eye / Q000473:pathology; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000473:pathology; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D014945:Wound Healing