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Punctate Inner Choroidopathy: A Systematic Review

This article reviews clinically relevant data regarding punctate inner choroidopathy, mainly the various treatment options. Punctate inner choroidopathy is an uncommon, inflammatory, multifocal chorioretinopathy affecting mostly young myopic women. It is characterized by the presence of multiple, sm...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Campos, Joana, Campos, António, Mendes, Sílvia, Neves, Arminda, Beselga, Diana, Sousa, JP Castro
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation Ophthalmology 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4348489/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25741523
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Sumario:This article reviews clinically relevant data regarding punctate inner choroidopathy, mainly the various treatment options. Punctate inner choroidopathy is an uncommon, inflammatory, multifocal chorioretinopathy affecting mostly young myopic women. It is characterized by the presence of multiple, small, well-defined, yellow-white fundus lesions, in the absence of intraocular inflammation. We describe etiology, clinical findings and ancillary tests that help in the diagnosis and detection of complications. Treatment options that have been used to manage patients with PIC and CNV include immunosuppressants, corticoids, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, intravitreal anti-VEGF agents and submacular surgery.