- Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium
Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium is a typically benign, asymptomatic, pigmented fundus lesion A congenital hamartoma of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), CHRPE occurs in 3 variant forms: solitary (unifocal), grouped (multifocal), and atypical
- The link between colon cancer and congenital hypertrophy of the retinal . . .
The characteristics of the congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE) variant that is related to Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) differs from benign variants of CHRPE (classic CHRPE and Grouped Pigmentation of the Retina)
- CHRPE Diagnostics Care | Retina Consultants of Minnesota
CHRPE is a flat, darkly pigmented spot found in the back of your eye It can vary in size, ranging from a few to more than 10 mm in diameter They are composed of enlarged cells with densely packed and larger-than-normal, spherical pigment granules Pigment gives color to your skin, hair, and eyes
- Understanding Congenital Hypertrophy of RPE (CHRPE)
Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium, often called CHRPE, is a harmless eye condition where dark, flat spots appear on the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye
- Listen to the CHRPE - reviewofoptometry. com
CHRPEs can be idiopathic or be associated with Gardner’s syndrome, a variant of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) “The goal is to recognize the unique presentation of these CHRPEs and know when to facilitate appropriate testing and referral,” says Alek Karthikeyan, OD, of Rochester, NY
- Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium - Wikipedia
Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE) is a harmless, pigmented fundus lesion that can be of various forms: solitary, grouped, and atypical, [1] and are found through clinical eye screenings from digital retinal imaging often established by ophthalmologists [2]
- CHRPE: Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE) represents a benign, pigmented lesion of the fundus, often detected during routine ophthalmoscopy, a key diagnostic procedure in comprehensive eye exams
- Retinal Pigment Epithelial (RPE) Hypertrophy - New York Eye Cancer Center
Congenital retinal pigment epithelial hypertrophy (CHRPE) is usually found before patients reach 30 years of age They may enlarge with time, but are not malignant
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