Birdshot retinochoroidopathy

Nine patients had birdshot retinochoroidopathy. Associated ophthalmologic findings included rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, rubeosis iridis, glaucoma, and a high incidence of disciform macular degeneration. Four patterns of birdshot spot distribution were noted on fundus examination. Immunologic...

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Published inArchives of ophthalmology (1960) Vol. 102; no. 2; p. 214
Main Authors Fuerst, D J, Tessler, H H, Fishman, G A, Yokoyama, M M, Wyhinny, G J, Vygantas, C M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1984
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Adult
Aged
Blood Proteins - analysis
Chorioretinitis - diagnosis
Chorioretinitis - physiopathology
Electroretinography
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Fundus Oculi
HLA Antigens - analysis
Humans
Immunoglobulins - analysis
Male
Middle Aged
Pigmentation Disorders - diagnosis
Pigmentation Disorders - physiopathology
Visual Acuity
Visual Fields
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Summary:Nine patients had birdshot retinochoroidopathy. Associated ophthalmologic findings included rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, rubeosis iridis, glaucoma, and a high incidence of disciform macular degeneration. Four patterns of birdshot spot distribution were noted on fundus examination. Immunologic studies showed a significantly elevated percentage of EA rosettes and an elevated C4 complement level. Electroretinograms showed b-wave amplitude reduction, with a disproportionate implicit time prolongation. The etiology of this syndrome remains unknown.
ISSN:0003-9950
DOI:10.1001/archopht.1984.01040030164018