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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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Bietti's crystalline retinopathy determined by cross-sectional optical coherent tomography

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  • corresponding author C. Müller - Department of Ophthalmology, Philipps-University Marburg
  • C.H. Meyer - Department of Ophthalmology, Philipps-University Marburg
  • S. Mennel - Department of Ophthalmology, Philipps-University Marburg

Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogP 172

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Published: September 22, 2004

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Objective

To demonstrate the cross-sectional anatomy in crystalline retinopathy.

Methods

A 24-year-old woman with bilaterally decreased vision and nyctalopia was examined by optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Results

Visual acuity was 20/40 OD and 20/60 OS. Fundus examination demonstrated numerous reflective, yellow-white crystalline deposits scattered throughout the posterior pole and midperipheral retina. OCT disclosed an abnormal high reflectivity in red to orange colors throughout the entire neuroretina, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid. The RPE-choriocapillaris-complex was thickened and hyperreflective corresponding with dense crystalline deposits.

Conclusions

The uncommon hyperreflectivity relates to the deposition of numerous infiltrates. In-vivo investigations by OCT confirmed histological studies that a crystalline retinopathy corresponds with numerous infiltrates in the retina, RPE and choroid. The RPE and choroid have an intensive hyperreflection and may be the primarily location of the disease.