Peripheral exudative and hemorrhagic chorio-retinopathy...the peripheral form of age-related macular degeneration? Report on 2 cases.
Report of two patients presenting with peripheral exudative hemorrhagic chorioretinopathy, an underrecognized, possible sight-threatening condition. Thorough examination of the peripheral fundus remains the key factor in recognizing this disease. The greatest immediate risk for the patient is an incorrect diagnosis of suspected choroidal melanoma.
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Tobay Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Torquay, UK. nanny_collaer@hotmail.com
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*