Severe intravitreal fibrovascular growth after trauma.
This report describes an unusual case of penetrating ocular trauma resulting in the growth of an intravitreal fibrovascular frond, which eventually attached to the lens. Associated features were a retinal dialysis and the attachment of a pars plana tear to the lens. The possible pathogenesis of the fibrovascular frond is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*