Choroidal Hemangioma

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Choroidal Hemangioma

Introduction:

Choroidal hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors that present in two distinct forms:

▶ Solitary (circumscribed)

The solitary lesions are most commonly an isolated finding, while the diffuse form is rare and typically associated with Sturge–Weber syndrome.

Clinical Features:

They may be identified as an incidental finding, but can affect visual acuity if there is associated subretinal fluid or cystic fluid involving the macula. Typical features include a reddish/orange coloration and location in the posterior pole (Fig. 21.3.1). RPE metaplasia on the surface is not rare. Occasionally, clinical findings are subtle and they are only identified on OCT.

Figure 21.3.1 Color photograph of a clinically evident choroidal hemagioma (arrowheads). There are associated retinal striae and the foveal reflex is blunted due to the presence of subretinal fluid.

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