Unilateral Torpedo Maculopathy in a 30-Year-Old Female: A Multimodal Imaging Case Report

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Authors: Siri Chandra Mareddy, A L Ammalu, Sahil Goel
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Abstract

Torpedo maculopathy is a rare congenital anomaly of the retinal pigment epithelium characterized by a solitary, torpedo-shaped hypopigmented lesion typically located temporal to the fovea. It is most often detected incidentally and is generally associated with preserved visual acuity. We report a case of unilateral torpedo maculopathy in a 30-year-old asymptomatic female, highlighting structural optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) findings. Structural OCT demonstrated localized outer retinal and retinal pigment epithelium alterations and user retinal cavitation with preservation of inner retinal layers. OCTA revealed focal flow attenuation at the level of the deep capillary plexus and choriocapillaris corresponding to the lesion, without evidence of choroidal neovascularization. Recognition of characteristic multimodal imaging features is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient reassurance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal Development and Disorders Ocular Oncology and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Pages
565–567
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN