• a network of branching abnormal vessels (i.e., loop or coil-like structures) with terminal dilations is seen at 3 - 5 weeks of age in some mice
• some branching vascular networks and lesions develop new lesions after 2 to 5 months
at 11 months of age clusters of dilated, thin-wall vessels are seen
some branching vascular networks and lesions develop new lesions after 2 to 5 months
• at 11 months of age clusters of dilated, thin-wall vessels are seen
• at 11 months of age in atrophic regions choroidal arteries completely lack both the elastic interna and elastic externa and the tunica media is severely degenerated or absent
• however, neighboring retinal vessels are normal