2020–2021 BCSC Basic and Clinical Science Course™
4 Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors
Part I: Ophthalmic Pathology
Chapter 10: Vitreous
Highlights
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A variety of developmental anomalies can occur in the vitreous. These range from Mittendorf dot and Bergmeister papilla to persistent fetal vasculature.
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Inflammation in the vitreous body can be a sign of potentially sight-threatening processes.
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Posterior vitreous detachment plays an important role in the development of many retinal conditions.
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Primary intraocular lymphoma generally presents as cells in the vitreous and may be a challenging diagnosis to make with routine cytology. This diagnosis usually requires special pathologic techniques, communication between the surgeon and pathologist regarding specimen handling, and a pathologist experienced with vitreous pathology.
Excerpted from BCSC 2020-2021 series: Section 4 - Ophthalmic Pathology and Intraocular Tumors. For more information and to purchase the entire series, please visit https://www.aao.org/bcsc.