Medical Health Encyclopedia

Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test Special Topic

1 2 5 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X

Retinal dye injection

Overview Risks Results

Fluorescein angiography

Alternative Names: Retinal photography; Eye angiography Normal Values: Normal values will show the vessels appearing of a normal size and without blockages or leakage. If blockage or leakage is present, the pictures will map the location for possible treatment. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below An abnormal value on a fluorescein angiography can detect: Diabetic or other retinopathy Macular degeneration Cancer Tumors Circulatory problems Inflammation or edema Microaneurysms -- enlargement of capillaries in the retina. Microaneurysms are the earliest signs of Diabetic retinopathy Papilledema (swelling of the optic disc) Additional conditions under which the test may be performed: Diabetic retinopathy Hypertensive retinopathy Macular degeneration Retinal detachment Retinal vessel occlusion Retinitis pigmentosa References: Yanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:800-805. Singh AD, Rundle PA, Rennie I. Retinal vascular tumors. Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2005 Mar;18(1):167-76, x.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.