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Pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy: a nosologic entity?

K Klop¹, M J van Schooneveld

¹The Netherlands Ophthalmic Research Institute, Department of Ophthalmogenetics, Amsterdam.

Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology

|October 1, 1988

Summary

A case of pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy revealed significant retinal function differences between eyes, suggesting a progressive condition. The patient also experienced vitreoretinal degeneration with peripheral retinal tears.

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Retinal Diseases
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy (PPRCA) is a rare retinal disorder.
Characterized by specific fundus findings, its progressive nature and associated complications are not fully understood.

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