Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 3 Ridge with Extraretinal Fibroblastic Proliferation - CISMeF
Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 3 Ridge with Extraretinal Fibroblastic ProliferationNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 3 Ridge with Extraretinal Fibroblastic Proliferation;
NCIt related terms : Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 3 - Ridge with Extraretinal Fibrovascular Proliferation; Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 3;
NCIt definition : An ophthalmoscopic finding that references retinopathy of prematurity characterized
by the presence of extraretinal fibrovascular tissue.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A vasoproliferative condition of the retina seen in very immature newborn infants.
Stage 3 is defined by a ridge with extraretinal fibrovascular proliferation, the neovascularization
extends from the ridge into the vitreous. This extraretinal proliferating tissue is
continuous with the posterior aspect of the ridge, causing a ragged appearance as
the proliferation becomes more extensive.;