HISTOLOGICAL FINDINGS IN A CASE OF ANGIOID STREAKS

Angioid streaks in a case of Camurati–Engelmann disease

Camurati-Engelmann disease (CED) is a rare autosomal dominant disease with various phenotypic expressions. The hallmark of the disease is bilateral symmetric diaphyseal hyperostosis of the long bones with progressive involvement of the metaphysis. Ocular manifestations occur rarely and mainly result from bony overgrowth of the orbit and optic canal stenosis. We report a case of CED showing angi...

Angioid Streaks in Psuedoxanthoma Elasticum

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a hereditary disorder that affects primarily the elastic tissues of skin, eyes and blood vessels. Its estimated prevalence is thought to be 1:25,000 100,000. PXE patients also carry an increased risk for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases. Early diagnosis can play a crucial role in preventing early loss of vision and systemic complications in these pa...

Classification of angioid streaks.

ANGIOID streaks of the retina were first described by Doyne (1889). They have since been the subject of much controversy. More than 200 cases have been reported in the literature, but histological studies have been few and the changes described have varied. The condition is frequently associated with pseudoxanthoma elasticum, with cardiovascular disease, and with Paget's disease of bone. A simi...

Angioid streaks in a case of beta thalassaemia major.

Choroidal neovascularization in a case of angioid streaks

A 21 year old male patient reported in 2003 with complaint of diminution of vision in left eye since 1 month. Best corrected visual acuity OD was 20/20 and 20/120 OS. Fundus evaluation revealed angioid streaks in both eyes with scarred Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in left eye [Fig. 1]. He was followed up regularly at intervals of 3 months. In 2010, he noticed blurring of vision in the rig...