Open AccessCongenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium
Author(s) -
Edward F. Cherney,
Черни Эдвард
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
oftalʹmologičeskie vedomosti
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.