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Observations on the Anatomy and Pathology of the Choroidal Vasculature

Observations on the Anatomy and Pathology of the Choroidal Vasculature Abstract The anatomy and pathology of the choroidal vasculature in human eyes has been studied using intravascular injection techniques, conventional histologic cross sections, and flat preparations of the choroid. Interarterial anastomotic relationships are demonstrated as are the anatomic features of the choriocapillaris and vortex veins. The pathologic changes of ageing, hypertension, and glaucoma are observed. Round holes in Bruch's membrane at the posterior pole are regularly present in flat preparations from healthy adult eyes. It is suggested that these defects in Bruch's membrane contribute to the development of central serous retinopathy, detachment of the pigment epithelium, and disciform degeneration of the macula. References 1. Kuwabara, T., and Cogan, D.G.: Studies of Retinal Vascular Patterns: I. Normal Architecture , Arch Ophthal 64:904-911, 1960.Crossref 2. Friedman, E.; Smith, T.; and Kuwabara, T.: Senile Choroidal Vascular Patterns and Drusen , Arch Ophthal 69:220-230, 1963.Crossref 3. Friedman, E., et al: Choroidal Vascular Patterns in Hypertension , Arch Ophthal 71:842-850, 1964.Crossref 4. Ashton, N.: Observations on the Choroidal Circulation , Brit J Ophthal 36:465-481, 1952.Crossref 5. Wybar, K.: Vascular Anatomy of the Choroid in Relation to Selective Localization of Ocular Disease , Brit J Ophthal 38:513-526, 1954.Crossref 6. Wybar, K.: Anastomoses Between the Retinal and Ciliary Arterial Circulations , Brit J Ophthal 40:65-81, 1956.Crossref 7. Ashton, N.: Anatomical Study of Schlemm's Cavol and Aqueous Veins by Means of Degree Casts , Brit J Ophthal 35:291-303, 1952.Crossref 8. Jocson, V., and Grant, W.M.: Interconnections of Blood Vessels and Aqueous Vessels in Human Eyes , Arch Ophthal 73:707-720, 1965.Crossref 9. Loewenstein, A.: Glomus Cells in the Human Choroid as the Basis of Arteriovenous Anastomoses , Amer J Ophthal 32:1651, 1949. 10. Francois, J., and Neetens, A.: Vascularity of the Eye and Optic Nerve in Glaucoma , Arch Ophthal 7:219, 1964.Crossref 11. Leber, T.: Graefe-Saemisch Handbuch der gesamten Augenheilkunde , ed 2, Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1903. 12. Hepburn, M.L.: The Choroidal Blood Supply of the Retina , Roy Land Ophthal Hosp Rep 18:92, 1910. 13. Gonin, J.: Ann Oculist 129:24, 1903. 14. Francois, J.; Neetens, A.; and Collette, J.M.: Microangiographic Oculaire , Ophthalmologica 129: 145, 1955.Crossref 15. Salzmann, M.: The Anatomy and Histology of the Human Eyeball , Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1912. 16. Nettleship, E.: On the Distribution of the Choroidal Arteries as a Factor in the Localization of Certain Forms of Choroiditis and Retinitis , Roy Land Ophthal Hosp Rep 15:189, 1903. 17. Morike, K.D.: Vergleichend-funktionelle Untersuchung über die besondere Dicke der Aderhaut in der Makulagegend des Auges , Klin Mbl Augenheilk 114:308, 1949. 18. Hogan, M.: Ultrastructure of the Choroid—Its Role in Pathogenesis of Chorioretinal Disease, Trans Pacif Coast Otoophthal Soc 1961. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

Observations on the Anatomy and Pathology of the Choroidal Vasculature

Ring, Henry G.; Fujino, Tadashi
Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 78 (4) – Oct 1, 1967
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Abstract The anatomy and pathology of the choroidal vasculature in human eyes has been studied using intravascular injection techniques, conventional histologic cross sections, and flat preparations of the choroid. Interarterial anastomotic relationships are demonstrated as are the anatomic features of the choriocapillaris and vortex veins. The pathologic changes of ageing, hypertension, and glaucoma are observed. Round holes in Bruch's membrane at the posterior pole are regularly present in flat preparations from healthy adult eyes. It is suggested that these defects in Bruch's membrane contribute to the development of central serous retinopathy, detachment of the pigment epithelium, and disciform degeneration of the macula. References 1. Kuwabara, T., and Cogan, D.G.: Studies of Retinal Vascular Patterns: I. Normal Architecture , Arch Ophthal 64:904-911, 1960.Crossref 2. Friedman, E.; Smith, T.; and Kuwabara, T.: Senile Choroidal Vascular Patterns and Drusen , Arch Ophthal 69:220-230, 1963.Crossref 3. Friedman, E., et al: Choroidal Vascular Patterns in Hypertension , Arch Ophthal 71:842-850, 1964.Crossref 4. Ashton, N.: Observations on the Choroidal Circulation , Brit J Ophthal 36:465-481, 1952.Crossref 5. Wybar, K.: Vascular Anatomy of the Choroid in Relation to Selective Localization of Ocular Disease , Brit J Ophthal 38:513-526, 1954.Crossref 6. Wybar, K.: Anastomoses Between the Retinal and Ciliary Arterial Circulations , Brit J Ophthal 40:65-81, 1956.Crossref 7. Ashton, N.: Anatomical Study of Schlemm's Cavol and Aqueous Veins by Means of Degree Casts , Brit J Ophthal 35:291-303, 1952.Crossref 8. Jocson, V., and Grant, W.M.: Interconnections of Blood Vessels and Aqueous Vessels in Human Eyes , Arch Ophthal 73:707-720, 1965.Crossref 9. Loewenstein, A.: Glomus Cells in the Human Choroid as the Basis of Arteriovenous Anastomoses , Amer J Ophthal 32:1651, 1949. 10. Francois, J., and Neetens, A.: Vascularity of the Eye and Optic Nerve in Glaucoma , Arch Ophthal 7:219, 1964.Crossref 11. Leber, T.: Graefe-Saemisch Handbuch der gesamten Augenheilkunde , ed 2, Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1903. 12. Hepburn, M.L.: The Choroidal Blood Supply of the Retina , Roy Land Ophthal Hosp Rep 18:92, 1910. 13. Gonin, J.: Ann Oculist 129:24, 1903. 14. Francois, J.; Neetens, A.; and Collette, J.M.: Microangiographic Oculaire , Ophthalmologica 129: 145, 1955.Crossref 15. Salzmann, M.: The Anatomy and Histology of the Human Eyeball , Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1912. 16. Nettleship, E.: On the Distribution of the Choroidal Arteries as a Factor in the Localization of Certain Forms of Choroiditis and Retinitis , Roy Land Ophthal Hosp Rep 15:189, 1903. 17. Morike, K.D.: Vergleichend-funktionelle Untersuchung über die besondere Dicke der Aderhaut in der Makulagegend des Auges , Klin Mbl Augenheilk 114:308, 1949. 18. Hogan, M.: Ultrastructure of the Choroid—Its Role in Pathogenesis of Chorioretinal Disease, Trans Pacif Coast Otoophthal Soc 1961.

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Published: Oct 1, 1967

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