Unveiling the Hidden: Early Manifestations of Extensive Macular Atrophy with Pseudodrusen-like appearance.

Francesco RomanoMariano CozziStefano CasatiFrancesca BoselloChiara ZaffalonAndrea TrincoMarco PellegriniAlessandro InvernizziGiovanni StaurenghiAnna Paola Salvetti

Published in: Retinal cases & brief reports (2023)

Our comprehensive assessment of two stage 1 EMAP patients revealed a predominant damage of perifoveal rods over areas of RPE-Bruch's membrane separation. These findings underscore the importance of basal laminar deposits in the initial stages of EMAP, contributing to a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
optical coherence tomography
prognostic factors
oxidative stress
diabetic retinopathy
cataract surgery