A 3-YEAR-OLD PEDIATRIC CASE OF TORPEDO MACULOPATHY ASSOCIATED WITH A SEROUS RETINAL DETACHMENT.
Elodie Viinikka, Tristan Bourcier, David Gaucher
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Case in brief
A 3-year-old boy presented with an atypical retinal finding of torpedo maculopathy, characterized by a serous retinal detachment. Optical coherence tomography revealed hyper-reflectivity of the outer retinal layers, with intact external limiting membrane and retinal pigment epithelium. Although the ellipsoid zone reflectance appeared diminished, no disruptions were noted, indicating it was likely undamaged. The case highlights a unique association of torpedo maculopathy with serous retinal detachment.
What made this case unusual
The case illustrates torpedo maculopathy associated with serous retinal detachment, differing from the typical tissue atrophy seen in other types.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider the possibility of serous retinal detachment in cases of torpedo maculopathy, as this association may not be widely recognized.
Why it matters
This case suggests a need to revise current classifications of torpedo maculopathy to include a stage with subretinal fluid, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.