Macular features of pediatric surgical vitreoretinal diseases.
We discuss herein several pediatric vitreoretinal diseases that have characteristic macular features. Although some of these changes are subtle, they offer important diagnostic and prognostic information. Most of these conditions require close follow-up and timely surgical intervention. Several important surgical considerations are mentioned.
Tawansy
Khaled A
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Pediatric Vitreo-Retinal and Uveitis Service, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Doheny Retina Institute, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA. ktawansy@chla.usc.edu
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000473:pathology*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology*