Term Name: patterned macular dystrophy
Synonyms: patterned dystrophy of retinal pigment epithelium
Definition: A macular degeneration characterized by abnormal accumulation of lipofuscin in the retinal pigment epithelium in a distinct pattern, patterns include; reticular ('fishnet-like'), macroreticular ('spider-shaped'), and butterfly-shaped.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:0060863]   ( DOID:0060863 )

Relationships
is a type of: macular degeneration
has subtype: patterned macular dystrophy 1 patterned macular dystrophy 2 patterned macular dystrophy 3