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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2026

Clinical characteristics and prognosis of solitary punctate chorioretinitis in Chinese patients.

Ning-Xi Hong, Wei-Xin Zheng, Ming-Zhi Su, Fang Zheng, Pan-Pan Ye

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Ning-Xi HongEye Center of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Wei-Xin ZhengEye Center of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Ming-Zhi SuEye Center of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Fang ZhengEye Center of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
Pan-Pan YeEye Center of Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.

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Abstract

aimTo describe a case series of solitary punctate chorioretinitis (SPC), a subtype of punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC) characterized by solitary macular lesions.

methodsThis retrospective, consecutive case series included patients diagnosed with SPC over a 5-year period, all of whom had a minimum follow-up of 6mo. Baseline and multimodal imaging data were analyzed to assess clinical presentations and prognosis.

resultsAll patients (

conclusionSPC is a rare subtype of PIC, characterized by a favorable prognosis, although late recurrences are possible. Accurate diagnosis necessitates differentiating it from MNV. Early intervention with oral glucocorticoids appears to be an effective therapeutic strategy.

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multimodal imagingpunctate inner choroidopathysolitary punctate chorioretinitis

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