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Retinal capillary hemangioma

MedGen UID:
152677
Concept ID:
C0730303
Neoplastic Process
Synonym: Retinal hemangioblastoma
SNOMED CT: Capillary hemangioma of retina (312935003)
 
HPO: HP:0009711
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003343

Definition

A benign vascular tumor of the retina without any neoplastic characteristics. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • Retinal capillary hemangioma

Conditions with this feature

Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
MedGen UID:
42458
Concept ID:
C0019562
Disease or Syndrome
Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome is characterized by hemangioblastomas of the brain, spinal cord, and retina; renal cysts and clear cell renal cell carcinoma; pheochromocytoma, pancreatic cysts, and neuroendocrine tumors; endolymphatic sac tumors; and epididymal and broad ligament cysts. Cerebellar hemangioblastomas may be associated with headache, vomiting, gait disturbances, or ataxia. Spinal hemangioblastomas and related syrinx usually present with pain. Sensory and motor loss may develop with cord compression. Retinal hemangioblastomas may be the initial manifestation of VHL syndrome and can cause vision loss. Renal cell carcinoma occurs in about 70% of individuals with VHL and is the leading cause of mortality. Pheochromocytomas can be asymptomatic but may cause sustained or episodic hypertension. Pancreatic lesions often remain asymptomatic and rarely cause endocrine or exocrine insufficiency. Endolymphatic sac tumors can cause hearing loss of varying severity, which can be a presenting symptom. Cystadenomas of the epididymis are relatively common. They rarely cause problems, unless bilateral, in which case they may result in infertility.

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Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Surv Ophthalmol 2001 Sep-Oct;46(2):117-42. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6257(01)00245-4. PMID: 11578646

Therapy

Lorenzo D, Dias B, Caminal JM
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Prognosis

Won YK, Lee MW, Shin YI, Kim JY, Jo YJ
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Clinical prediction guides

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