On the  Necessity of Prevalence Studies on Circumscribed Choroidal Hemangioma in Iraq

Ahmed M. Lutfi Al-Imam; Farah  A.J. Al-Zahawi; Ashok Sahai

doi:10.32007/jfacmedbagdad.6612218

Authors

Ahmed M. Lutfi Al-Imam Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad , Iraq. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1846-9424
Farah A.J. Al-Zahawi Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad - Iraq
Ashok Sahai DEI Faculty of Integrated Medicine (AYUSH), Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32007/jfacmedbagdad.6612218

Keywords:

Choroidal tumors; , epidemiology; , posterior uveal tract; , prevalence studies; , retinal detachment; , Sturge-Weber syndrome; , syndromic associations; , vascular hamartoma

Abstract

Background: Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (CCH), a rare benign tumor, poses significant risks to
vision due to its proximity to the macula, with epidemiology varying from one population to another.
Objectives: The present article emphasizes the need for prevalence studies on CCH in Iraq.
Methods: In June 2023, a literature review was conducted on PubMed, followed by a secondary analysis of
patients' demographic data from diverse populations and ethnic groups worldwide.
Results: The secondary literature analysis revealed demographic variations in CCH, including age and
gender (male-to-female) ratios, and across different populations. The exact prevalence remains unclear,
particularly in Iraq, due to limited data and asymptomatic cases. Accurate diagnosis through imaging
techniques is crucial for symptomatic cases, with treatment modalities like PDT available. Economic
challenges persist in Iraq, highlighting the need for collaboration between healthcare and government
sectors.
Conclusion: The lack of CCH prevalence studies in Iraq impedes understanding and management,
impacting ophthalmology care for Iraqi patients. Addressing this gap through research can benefit local
healthcare authorities and provide essential data for the Middle East and other regions worldwide

Received: Sept.. 2023

Accepted: Nov.. 2023

Published: April. 2024

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Author Biographies

Ahmed M. Lutfi Al-Imam, Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad , Iraq.

Lecturer, Department of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, College of Medicine, University of
Baghdad, Baghdad , Iraq; [email protected]; 0000-0003-
1846-9424
Alumni Ambassador, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary
University of London, London E1 2AD, United Kingdom; [email protected]
Farah A.J. Al-Zahawi, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad - Iraq

Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad
- Iraq
Ashok Sahai, DEI Faculty of Integrated Medicine (AYUSH), Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), India.

Honorary Professor of Anatomy, DEI Faculty of Integrated Medicine (AYUSH), Dayalbagh
Educational Institute (DEI), India; [email protected]
Advisor, Federative International Programme on Anatomical Terminology (FIPAT),
International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA), the United States.

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