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Torpedo Maculopathy. A Case Report.

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    Ceska a Slovenska Oftalmologie : Casopis Ceske Oftalmologicke Spolecnosti a Slovenske Oftalmologicke Spolecnosti
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    Torpedo maculopathy is a congenital, benign retinal lesion typically found incidentally. This condition, characterized by a unique shape and location, usually does not affect vision and requires no treatment.

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    • Retinal Diseases
    • Congenital Abnormalities

    Background:

    • Torpedo maculopathy is a rare, congenital retinal lesion.
    • It typically presents as a unilateral, oval, hypopigmented macula lesion.
    • The exact etiology is unknown but is thought to involve a retinal pigment epithelium defect.

    Observation:

    • A 30-year-old female presented with an incidental finding during a routine eye exam.
    • An inferotemporal hypopigmented lesion with a satellite lesion was noted in the right macula.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed using optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT angiography, and fundus autofluorescence.

    Findings:

    • Torpedo maculopathy is asymptomatic and benign.
    • The lesion is non-progressive with minimal risk of visual deterioration.
    Keywords:
    Retinahypopigmented nevusmaculaoptical coherence tomographytorpedo maculopathy

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  • Diagnosis relies on characteristic shape, location, and OCT findings.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis is crucial for differentiating from other RPE lesions.
    • Annual eye examinations are recommended due to a rare risk of choroidal neovascularization.
    • No specific treatment is required for torpedo maculopathy.