Retinopathy associated with photodynamic therapy for treatment of idiopathic choroidal neovascularization.
A case of retinopathy with retinal pigment epithelial alterations due to photodynamic therapy for the treatment of idiopathic choroidal neovascularization is reported. The possible mechanisms are discussed.
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D000328:Adult; D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010857:Pigment Epithelium of Eye / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000077362:Verteporfin
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D011166:Porphyrins; D000077362:Verteporfin