Concept information
Preferred term
Geographic Atrophy
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Degeneration, Dry Macular
- Degenerations, Dry Macular
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degenerations
- Macular Degeneration, Dry
- Macular Degenerations, Dry
Scope note
- A form of MACULAR DEGENERATION also known as dry macular degeneration marked by occurrence of a well-defined progressive lesion or atrophy in the central part of the RETINA called the MACULA LUTEA. It is distinguishable from WET MACULAR DEGENERATION in that the latter involves neovascular exudates.
History note
- 2010
In other languages
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Finnish
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karttamainen makularappeuma
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silmänpohjan kuiva ikärappeuma
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Swedish
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Torr makuladegeneration
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D057092
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