Disease Entity Idiopathic multifocal choroiditis (IMFC) is a spontaneously occurring inflammatory condition presenting with multiple lesions in the retinal and choroidal tissue. [eyewiki.aao.org]

• Suggestibility

  On EDI-OCT choroidal thickness can be seen beneath the active lesions. [5] The presences of subretinal or sub-RPE material with associated fluid suggests CNV. [6] Indocyanine Green Angiography Acute inflammatory lesions will typically present with subtle [eyewiki.aao.org]

The severity of the disease guides the treatment of choice; however, typically corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents are used. Oral corticosteroids are often the first line for treatment. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Kugler-Ghedini, Firenze, 1986: 65-68 A.Pece, U.Menchini, P.Serini, R.Brancato GREEN ARGON LASER VERSUS RED KRYPTON AND DYE LASER (590 NM) IN THE TREATMENT OF MYOPIC DEGENERATION Proc.XXV International Congress of Ophthalmology-Satel. [retina3000.it]

Prognosis The prognosis of multifocal choroiditis varies. Most patients with IMFC have excellent visual prognosis. However, symptoms and findings can reoccur. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Ocul. 1989, 8: 807-812 A.Pece, G.Modorati, P.Avanza, C.Michelone, R.Brancato PROGNOSI FUNZIONALE DELLA DEGENERAZIONE MACULARE MIOPICA: STUDIO SULL'EVOLUZIONE NATURALE Boll. [retina3000.it]

Described patients had concomitant vitreous inflammation which was not seen with patients with POHS. [1][2][3] Etiology The etiology of idiopathic multifocal choroiditis is unknown. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Pathophysiology Idiopathic MFC was shown to be associated with interleukin-10 and tumor necrosis factor haplotypes. [eyewiki.aao.org]

There is no recommended prevention at this time, as no specific etiology is currently associated with the disease processes. [eyewiki.aao.org]