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This paper describes three cases of vasoproliferative tumours of the retina including histopathology in one. The clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and treatment modalities are discussed with a brief review of the literature.
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Jain, K., Berger, A., Yucil, Y. et al. Vasoproliferative tumours of the retina. Eye 17, 364–368 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.eye.6700311
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