Pigmented Paravenous Retinochoroidal Atrophy (PPRCA)

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    • By Maria Letícia Costa Holanda
      Clinos
      Co-author(s): Maria Letícia Holanda, Pedro Fernandes, Bruna Neves,Mariana Moura, Mirla Dourado , CLINOS Eye Hospital - Feira de Santana (BA),Brazil
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    • Last modified by Joshua Friedman on Jun 30, 2025.
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    Condition/keywords
    pigmented paravenous chorioretinal atrophy (PPCRA)
    Photographer
    Guilherme da Cruz Reis, CLINOS Eye Hospital - Feira de Santana (BA),Brazil
    Imaging device
    Fundus camera
    Description
    Fundoscopy of a 42-year-old asymptomatic man with pigmented paravenous chorioretinal atrophy. Pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy (PPRCA) is a rare disorder of unknown etiology. The disease is characterized by pigment accumulation along the distribution of retinal veins. The findings are usually incidental with minimal effect on vision.

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