A Review of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) as a Novel Diagnostic Tool in pediatrics | ||||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 July 2024 | ||||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2024.291482.1714 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Samira zein sayed1; Engy Ramadan Mohamed  2; M. Tarek A. Moustafa3; Lamia Hamdy Ali4; Mohammed Hashem Mahgoob5
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| 1Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. | ||||
| 2Assistant lecturer of Pediatrics, Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. | ||||
| 3assistant professor of ophthalmology-faculty of medicine-minia university | ||||
| 4Professor of clinical pathology, clinical pathology department, Faculty of Medicine, EL Minia Governorate, Egypt. | ||||
| 5Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Advanced non-invasive imaging, such as optical coherence tomography angiography, allows one to visualize the retinal and choroidal vasculature with exquisite detail. OCTA will provide enhancement in axial and lateral resolution, excelling routine imaging technologies like ultrasound and MRI. This technology can be particularly useful in pediatric ophthalmology, where it helps to detect and track disorders such as retinopathy of prematurity, choroidal neovascularization, and retinal vascular occlusions. OCTA's ability to assess retinal vessel density and the foveal avascular zone provides critical insights into various retinal diseases and developmental abnormalities. This technology has shown exceptional utility in evaluating vascular layers of the retina, aiding in the diagnosis and management of various pediatric ocular conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, cataracts, and retinoblastoma. Moreover, OCTA's application extends beyond ophthalmology, offering insights into systemic conditions like beta-thalassemia and type 1 diabetes. By capturing high-resolution images and offering real-time analysis, OCTA stands out as an essential tool in both clinical and research settings, advancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric ocular diseases. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Pediatric Ophthalmology; Retinal Vascular Density; Macular Vessel Density; Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ); Retinal Capillary Plexus | ||||
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