An Unusual Case of Hyperpigmented Torpedo Maculopathy
Whyte H,
Mathew C,
Arora R
Abstract:Torpedo maculopathy, a solitary torpedo-shaped lesion on the macula, is a rare finding. In the literature it is classically described as being hypopigmented and located on the temporal macula. This report describes the unusual case of a hyperpigmented torpedo maculopathy located superior to the macula which is not only unreported in the literature, but may also put into question previous theories about the aetiology of torpedo maculopathy. The atypical presentation of this case highlights the importance of ima… Show more
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