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[Benign concentric annular macular dystrophy].

P Gómez-Faiña¹, I Alarcón-Valero, J A Buil Calvo

¹Hospital de la Esperanza y Hospital del Mar, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España. 36836pgf@comb.es

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|June 19, 2007

Summary

Benign concentric annular macular dystrophy is a rare condition. This case highlights the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with bull's eye maculopathy and preserved visual acuity.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Genetics

Background:

Benign concentric annular macular dystrophy (BCAMD) is a rare inherited retinal disorder.
Characterized by a distinctive "bull's eye" maculopathy on fundus examination and angiography.

Observation:

A 32-year-old female presented with a subjective decrease in visual acuity quality.
Ophthalmologic examination included visual acuity testing, fluorescein angiography, electrophysiologic tests, and visual field measurements.

Findings:

The patient exhibited a bull's eye pattern on fluorescein angiography.
Despite the angiographic findings, the patient maintained relatively good visual acuity.

Implications:

BCAMD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bull's eye maculopathy.
Preservation of good visual acuity is a key distinguishing feature of BCAMD compared to other similar conditions.