title: Central gyrate atrophy: a case report.
abstract: Central gyrate atrophy is a rare ocular finding with a unique pathogenesis and fundus appearance. This entity results in total atrophy of the large and small vessels of the choroid and concomitant changes in the outer layers of the retina. A case report is presented to demonstrate the clinical appearance of this lesion and its relationship to the pathogenesis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy; D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D002833:Choroiditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged