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This study analyzed torpedo maculopathy (TM) in eight patients, finding unilateral, asymptomatic lesions. Contrary to prior beliefs, type 2 TM can affect young individuals, with no significant age difference observed between TM types.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Torpedo maculopathy (TM) is a rare retinal condition.
  • Understanding its characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze torpedo maculopathy (TM).
  • To report the clinical and imaging characteristics of TM.
  • To investigate potential age differences between TM types.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of eight patients diagnosed with TM between 2016 and 2022.
  • Analysis of multimodal imaging data for each case.
  • Detailed examination of lesion location, appearance, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings.

Main Results:

  • All eight cases were unilateral, asymptomatic, and hypopigmented TM lesions.
  • Lesions were primarily in the temporal retina, pointing towards the fovea.
  • OCT revealed normal inner retina; outer retinal layers and interdigitation zone were affected in more severe cases, with some showing subretinal cavitation or inner choroidal excavation.

Conclusions:

  • No significant age difference was found between type 1 and type 2 TM.
  • Type 2 TM can occur in younger patients, challenging previous assumptions.
  • This series highlights the varied presentation of TM, emphasizing the need for detailed imaging analysis.