Retinopathy of Prematurity

A bilateral retinopathy occurring in premature infants treated with excessively high concentrations of oxygen, characterized by vascular dilatation, proliferation, and tortuosity, edema, and retinal detachment, with ultimate conversion of the retina into a fibrous mass that can be seen as a dense retrolental membrane. Usually growth of the eye is arrested and may result in microophthalmia, and blindness may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Also Known As:

Retrolental Fibroplasia; Fibroplasia, Retrolental; Fibroplasias, Retrolental; Prematurity Retinopathies; Prematurity Retinopathy; Retrolental Fibroplasias

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Retinopathy of Prematurity: 2010

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 449

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Diseases Newborn Infant

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Diseases Premature Infant

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Retinopathy of Prematurity: 2010

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