White Dot Syndromes D000080363

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Description

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.   MeSH

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Subtype Terms (2)

Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
2 approved drugs

Multifocal Choroiditis
3 approved drugs


Phase 3 Indicated Drugs (1)

Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (1)

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