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Choroidal retinal neovascularization

MedGen UID:
543152
•Concept ID:
C0271066
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Pathologic Function
Synonyms: Choroidal neovascular membrane; CNV - Choroidal neovascularization; CNVM - Choroidal neovascular membrane; SRNV-Subretinal neovascularization; Subretinal neovascularization
SNOMED CT: Choroidal retinal neovascularization (75971007); CNV - Choroidal neovascularization (75971007); Choroidal neovascular membrane (75971007); CNVM - Choroidal neovascular membrane (75971007); SRNV-Subretinal neovascularization (75971007); Subretinal neovascularization (75971007)

Definition

New, damaging blood vessels that grow beneath the retina. These blood vessels grow in an area called the choroid. [from SNOMEDCT_US]

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PubMed

Long-acting formulation strategies for protein and peptide delivery in the treatment of PSED.
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Therapy

Therapeutic efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab on posterior uveitis complicated by neovascularization.
Kurup S, Lew J, Byrnes G, Yeh S, Nussenblatt R, Levy-Clarke G
Acta Ophthalmol 2009 May;87(3):349-52. Epub 2008 Jun 28 doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.01208.x. PMID: 18513266Free PMC Article

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