Idiopathic Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (IPCV)

Idiopathic polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (IPCV/PCV) is a choroidal vascular abnormality with polypoidal lesions causing recurrent subretinal hemorrhage/exudation, often in African/Asian patients and younger than typical AMD. Clinical: recurrent submacular hemorrhage, orange-red nodules on ICGA. Treatment: intravitreal anti-VEGF; photodynamic therapy for polyps; observe if extrafoveal.

Common Symptoms

Recurrent subretinal hemorrhage; blurred vision; orange-red polyps on ICGA; Asian/African

Causes and Pathogenesis

Abnormal choroidal vascular network with polypoidal dilations leaks/bleeds under the retina.

Treatment

Intravitreal anti-VEGF; photodynamic therapy for polyps; observe if extrafoveal

Preventive Measures

Anti-VEGF; monitor by OCT.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.