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Torpedo maculopathy

B A Teitelbaum1, D L Hachey, L V Messner

  • 1Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago 60616, USA.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Torpedo maculopathy is a congenital retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) nevus. This oval, temporal macula lesion is typically asymptomatic and requires yearly evaluation due to its benign nature.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Science

Background:

  • Congenital nevi of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) present with variable pigmentation.
  • These RPE nevi are typically asymptomatic and can be solitary or grouped.
  • Torpedo maculopathy is a recently identified congenital RPE nevus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review congenital nevi of the RPE.
  • To include torpedo maculopathy in the review of RPE nevi.

Main Methods:

  • Review of congenital nevi of the retinal pigment epithelium.
  • Inclusion of torpedo maculopathy in the review.

Main Results:

  • Torpedo maculopathy is a solitary, oval congenital RPE nevus.
  • This lesion is located in the temporal macula and is variably pigmented.

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  • Diagnosis relies on characteristic shape and location; etiology may involve choroidal vasculature alterations during embryonic development. Yearly evaluations are recommended due to its benign nature.

    • Conclusions:

    • The classification of congenital RPE nevi is an evolving area.
    • Further research will likely lead to improved systems for organizing these retinal lesions.