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Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium

Author(s) -

Edward F. Cherney

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

ophthalmology reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2412-5423

pISSN - 1998-7102

DOI - 10.17816/ov2013455-59

Subject(s) - retinal pigment epithelium , lesion , malignant transformation , muscle hypertrophy , anatomy , epithelium , retinal , pathology , medicine , pigment , posterior pole , biology , ophthalmology , chemistry , organic chemistry

Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium is a benign pigmented lesion of the posterior pole with a unique clinical appearance. It is flat, round, and has sharp edges. While it is usually black, it may have internal lacunae without pigment. The lesion may also be all hypopigmented. Over many years, the lesions may grow slightly and change their pigmentation. Even though malignant transformation is extremely rare, annual examinations should be performed.

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