Pathologic features of surgically excised subretinal neovascular membranes in age-related macular degeneration

P. F. Lopez, H. E. Grossniklaus, H. M. Lambert, T. M. Aaberg, A. Capone, P. Sternberg, N. L'Hernault

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Abstract

The histopathologic features of ten consecutive surgically excised subfoveal neovascular membranes from patients with age-related macular degeneration were examined. Ultrastructural features included the following in decreasing order of frequency: endothelium-lined vascular channels, new collagen, fibrocytes, retinal pigment epithelium, erythrocytes, and myofibroblasts. Chronic inflammatory cells were frequently evident and included macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells. Basal laminar deposit or diffuse drusen were observed in six of the membranes. Photoreceptors and Bruch's membrane were each observed in three of the specimens, but were not associated with decreased postoperative visual acuity. Fibrin was observed in eight membranes, either within the stroma of the membrane or in association with subretinal hemorrhage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)647-656
Number of pages10
JournalAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume112
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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