| Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) (#5), Late RD | |
| Patients with a history of prematurity may develop visual symptoms in their 20 ies and 30 ies. Preretinal membranes detach and traction detachment may develop. The cause is most likely continuing leakage from abnormal peripheral vessels. | |
| Machemer, Robert, M.D., Duke Univ. Medical School, Durham, NC, USA | |
| H35.17 | |
| Retina -> Vascular Diseases (see also: Systemic Immunologic Diseases) -> Retinopathy of Prematurity -> Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Retina detached | |
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| 2002 |
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