White Dot Syndromes

Overview

A group of idiopathic multifocal posterior uveitis syndromes involving the CHOROID; RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM; and RETINA. They are characterized by multiple lesions of hypoautofluorescent dots in the FUNDUS OCULI and reduced VISUAL ACUITY. Several entities including BIRDSHOT CHORIORETINOPATHY are HLA-A ANTIGENS serotype A29 positive.

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Quick facts about White Dot Syndromes

Topic type

Condition

Category

Ophthalmology

MeSH classification

C11.941.879.780.900.650

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