Posterior Polar Hemispheric Choroidal Dystrophy
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Research and Ophthalmology - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The term “posterior polar hemispheric choroidal dystrophy” was first used by Yannuzzi to describe the annular, hemispheric loss of retinal pigment epithelium and choriocapillaris [1]. Since then, there have been no further reports on this rare condition.
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Shinji Shinji
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