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Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography findings in acute retinal pigment epitheliitis
Edward F Hall1, Baseer Ahmad, Andrew P Schachat
1*Retina Associates of Western New York, Rochester, New York †Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Purpose:
To report new findings revealed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography in a patient with bilateral acute retinal pigment epitheliitis.
Methods:
A patient presented with bilateral central scotoma and clinical and angiographic findings consistent with acute retinal pigment epitheliitis. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography was performed at presentation and throughout follow-up.
Results:
Early spectral-domain optical coherence tomography showed hyperreflectivity throughout the full thickness of the foveola, suggesting a full-thickness foveal inflammatory disorder. Later images provide insight into the natural course of acute retinal pigment epitheliitis and eventually showed a small outer retinal defect similar to that reported in some patients with macular microhole or foveal red spot.
Conclusion:
Acute retinal pigment epitheliitis is a macular inflammatory disorder that can involve the full thickness of the fovea and underlying retinal pigment epithelium and may result in a small defect in the outer retina similar to that reported in some patients with macular microhole or foveal red spot.
