Unilateral pattern of macular dystrophy and associated systemic pathology

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Genetics
• Pulmonology

Background:

• Retinal pattern dystrophies are typically bilateral maculopathies.
• These dystrophies can be associated with various systemic conditions.
• Unilateral presentations are uncommon.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a unique case of unilateral pattern dystrophies.
• To highlight the co-occurrence of McArdle disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with this ocular condition.

Main Methods:

• Clinical case presentation.
• Ophthalmic examination.
• Review of patient's medical history and diagnostic workup for systemic diseases.

Main Results:

• The patient presented with unilateral pattern dystrophies.
• Associated diagnoses included McArdle disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
• This combination represents a novel clinical association.

Conclusions:

• Unilateral pattern dystrophies can occur.
• Systemic diseases like McArdle disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may be linked to retinal dystrophies.
• Further research is needed to understand these associations.