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Outer Retinal Cavitation

Meaning

Outer Retinal Cavitation describes the pathological formation of small, cyst-like spaces or fluid-filled pockets within the outer cellular layers of the retina, specifically involving the outer nuclear layer and the photoreceptor inner and outer segments. This is a significant pathological finding, often precisely visualized with high-resolution imaging, that clearly indicates structural damage and abnormal separation of retinal tissue layers. It is recognized as a key structural feature in certain drug-induced maculopathies, such as those caused by SERMs, signaling a profound compromise of the integrity of the delicate retinal architecture.