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MeSH Supplementary: Choroidal sclerosis
Unique ID: C535358
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C535358
Entry Term(s): Central areolar choroidal sclerosis; Choroidal Dystrophy, Central Areolar; Choroidal Dystrophy, Central Areolar 1; Choroidal dystrophy central areolar
Heading Mapped to: *Choroid Diseases
Frequency: 25
Note: A hereditary retinal disorder that affects the MACULA LUTEA, often resulting in a well-defined area of atrophy of the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM and choriocapillaris in the center of the macula. Dysfunction of macular photoreceptors usually leads to a decrease in VISUAL ACUITY. Onset is usually between 30 and 60 years of age, OMIM: 215500
Date of Entry: 2010/08/25
Revision Date: 2019/03/29

Choroidal sclerosis MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2024