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David I T Sia¹, Andreas Ebneter, Swati Sinkar

¹Discipline of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Adelaide, South Australian Institute of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. daviditsia@gmail.com

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This case study describes polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) located above the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). This unusual presentation occurred due to a break in the RPE and Bruch

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Ophthalmology
Retinal Diseases
Choroidal Vasculopathy

Background:

Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is a subtype of exudative age-related macular degeneration.
Typical PCV lesions are found beneath the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).

Observation:

An unusual case of PCV was observed in a 60-year-old Caucasian female.
The PCV lesion was situated above the RPE layer, contrary to typical presentations.

Findings:

The atypical location of the PCV lesion was attributed to a discontinuity in the RPE and Bruch's membrane.
This finding highlights rare variations in the anatomical localization of PCV.

Implications:

Understanding these rare presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in PCV.
This case expands the spectrum of anatomical variations seen in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.