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The white dot syndromes. / Matsumoto, Yoko; Haen, Sebastian P; Spaide, Richard F.

in: Comprehensive ophthalmology update, Jahrgang 8, Nr. 4, 15.11.2007, S. 179-200; discussion 203-4.

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Matsumoto, Y, Haen, SP & Spaide, RF 2007, 'The white dot syndromes', Comprehensive ophthalmology update, Jg. 8, Nr. 4, S. 179-200; discussion 203-4.

APA

Matsumoto, Y., Haen, S. P., & Spaide, R. F. (2007). The white dot syndromes. Comprehensive ophthalmology update, 8(4), 179-200; discussion 203-4.

Vancouver

Matsumoto Y, Haen SP, Spaide RF. The white dot syndromes. Comprehensive ophthalmology update. 2007 Nov 15;8(4):179-200; discussion 203-4.

Bibtex

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abstract = "The white dot syndromes are a heterogeneous group of rare inflammatory disorders affecting the retina, the retinal pigment epithelium, and the choroid. Not all of these diseases actually cause white dots, but they all have unique lesions in the fundus. We describe acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, serpiginous choroiditis, birdshot chorioretinopathy, multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis, diffuse subretinal fibrosis syndrome, punctate inner choroidopathy, multiple evanescent white dot syndrome, and diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis as the white dot syndromes in this review. Some of these conditions share an association with systemic infectious diseases. In addition, treatment of these diseases is similar. Some can be treated with immunosuppressive therapy. Other treatment options include laser photocoagulation, topical or systemic steroid therapy, photodynamic therapy, and, most recently, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. The new development in treatment may alter the visual prognosis of the patients, leading to a better outcome in visual acuity.",
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RIS

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AU - Matsumoto, Yoko

AU - Haen, Sebastian P

AU - Spaide, Richard F

PY - 2007/11/15

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N2 - The white dot syndromes are a heterogeneous group of rare inflammatory disorders affecting the retina, the retinal pigment epithelium, and the choroid. Not all of these diseases actually cause white dots, but they all have unique lesions in the fundus. We describe acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, serpiginous choroiditis, birdshot chorioretinopathy, multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis, diffuse subretinal fibrosis syndrome, punctate inner choroidopathy, multiple evanescent white dot syndrome, and diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis as the white dot syndromes in this review. Some of these conditions share an association with systemic infectious diseases. In addition, treatment of these diseases is similar. Some can be treated with immunosuppressive therapy. Other treatment options include laser photocoagulation, topical or systemic steroid therapy, photodynamic therapy, and, most recently, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. The new development in treatment may alter the visual prognosis of the patients, leading to a better outcome in visual acuity.

AB - The white dot syndromes are a heterogeneous group of rare inflammatory disorders affecting the retina, the retinal pigment epithelium, and the choroid. Not all of these diseases actually cause white dots, but they all have unique lesions in the fundus. We describe acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, serpiginous choroiditis, birdshot chorioretinopathy, multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis, diffuse subretinal fibrosis syndrome, punctate inner choroidopathy, multiple evanescent white dot syndrome, and diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis as the white dot syndromes in this review. Some of these conditions share an association with systemic infectious diseases. In addition, treatment of these diseases is similar. Some can be treated with immunosuppressive therapy. Other treatment options include laser photocoagulation, topical or systemic steroid therapy, photodynamic therapy, and, most recently, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents. The new development in treatment may alter the visual prognosis of the patients, leading to a better outcome in visual acuity.

KW - Choroid Diseases/complications

KW - Diagnosis, Differential

KW - Fluorescein Angiography

KW - Fundus Oculi

KW - Glucocorticoids/therapeutic use

KW - Humans

KW - Laser Coagulation/methods

KW - Photochemotherapy/methods

KW - Prognosis

KW - Retinal Diseases/complications

KW - Syndrome

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