title: Birdshot retinochoroidopathy.
abstract: Nine patients had birdshot retinochoroidopathy. Associated ophthalmologic findings included rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, rubeosis iridis, glaucoma, and a high incidence of disciform macular degeneration. Four patterns of birdshot spot distribution were noted on fundus examination. Immunologic studies showed a significantly elevated percentage of EA rosettes and an elevated C4 complement level. Electroretinograms showed b-wave amplitude reduction, with a disproportionate implicit time prolongation. The etiology of this syndrome remains unknown.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D002825:Chorioretinitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004596:Electroretinography; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields
chemical_list: D001798:Blood Proteins; D006680:HLA Antigens; D007136:Immunoglobulins