The white dot syndromes - 25/08/11
, Janet B. Davis, MD b, Justin L. Gottlieb, MD c, Barbara A. Blodi, MD c, David G. Callanan, MD d, Tom S. Chang, MD e, Robert A. Equi, MD eAbstract |
Purpose |
To review the distinctive and shared features of the white dot syndromes, highlighting the clinical findings, diagnostic test results, proposed etiologies, treatments, and prognosis.
Design |
Review.
Methods |
Review of the literature.
Results |
Common white dot syndromes are reviewed, including acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, birdshot chorioretinopathy, diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis, multiple evanescent white dot syndrome, multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis, serpiginous choroiditis, and acute zonal occult outer retinopathy.
Conclusions |
The white dot syndromes are a group of disorders characterized by multiple whitish-yellow inflammatory lesions located at the level of the outer retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid. For clinicians and researchers alike, they present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
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