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Arcuate pigment epithelial dystrophy.

A S Rombakis, R V Campo

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study describes an atypical pigmentary retinopathy characterized by subtle, arcuate pigment epithelial atrophy. Some patients experienced vision loss and visual field defects, a previously undescribed finding.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Genetics
    • Retinal Diseases

    Background:

    • Pigmentary retinopathy involves changes in the retinal pigment epithelium.
    • Atypical presentations of retinal diseases require careful characterization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe five cases of an atypical pigmentary retinopathy.
    • To detail the clinical, visual field, and angiographic findings.
    • To report previously undescribed complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series description.
    • Ophthalmoscopic examination.
    • Visual field testing.
    • Fundus fluorescein angiography.
    • Electrophysiologic testing.

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    Main Results:

    • Five patients presented with subtle, bilateral, symmetrical, arcuate pigment epithelial atrophy.
    • Associated visual field defects and angiographic transmission defects were observed.
    • Electrophysiologic findings were generally normal or mildly subnormal.
    • Two patients developed centrocecal scotomata and decreased visual acuity, a novel finding.

    Conclusions:

    • An atypical pigmentary retinopathy with specific features can occur.
    • Centrocecal scotomata and decreased visual acuity represent a previously undescribed complication.
    • Further research is needed to understand the etiology and long-term prognosis.