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EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
CONT

Typically, retinal dragging, macular heterotopia, and tractional retinal detachment only occur when ERM [epiretinal membrane] contraction is severe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
DEF

Siège anatomique anormal de la macula [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
CONT

An epiretinal membrane is a thin, almost transparent layer of fibrous cellular material which grows over the surface of the retina. Like a layer of plastic wrap or cellophane, it can be basically transparent, but in some cases contracture of this thin fibrous tissue can cause wrinkling of the retina, like wrinkles on a bedspread.

Key term(s)
  • epi-retinal membrane

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
Key term(s)
  • membrane épi-rétinienne

Spanish

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