Ronald C. Gentile, MD » Combined Hamartoma of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium Case 2

Oct 5 2012 by Ronald C. Gentile, MD

A peripapilary combined hamartoma of the retinal pigment epithelium involving the inferior disc margin. This tumor and slightly elevated, charcoal grey to light grey in color with grey-white tissue on it surface. The underlying retinal vessels are obscured with some epiretinal membrane and some striae extending to the inferior nasal macula.

Photographer: The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Department of Medical Imaging

Condition/keywords: hamartoma, retinal pigment epithelium

Oct 5 2012 by Ronald C. Gentile, MD

Magnified view of the peripapilary combined hamartoma of the retinal pigment epithelium involving the inferior disc margin. This tumor and slightly elevated, charcoal grey to light grey in color with grey-white tissue on it surface. The underlying retinal vessels are obscured with some epiretinal vitreous membranes.

Photographer: The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Department of Medical Imaging

Condition/keywords: hamartoma, retinal pigment epithelium