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Macular Edema MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Macular Edema
Tree Number(s)
C11.768.585.439.245
Unique ID
D008269
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008269
Scope Note
Fluid accumulation in the outer layer of the MACULA LUTEA that results from intraocular or systemic insults. It may develop in a diffuse pattern where the macula appears thickened or it may acquire the characteristic petaloid appearance referred to as cystoid macular edema. Although macular edema may be associated with various underlying conditions, it is most commonly seen following intraocular surgery, venous occlusive disease, DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, and posterior segment inflammatory disease. (From Survey of Ophthalmology 2004; 49(5) 470-90)
Entry Term(s)
Central Retinal Edema, Cystoid
Cystoid Macular Dystrophy
Cystoid Macular Edema
Cystoid Macular Edema, Postoperative
Irvine-Gass Syndrome
Macular Dystrophy, Dominant Cystoid
Macular Edema, Cystoid
NLM Classification #
WW 273
Previous Indexing
Edema (1966-1983)
Macula Lutea (1966-1983)
Public MeSH Note
84
History Note
84
Date Established
1984/01/01
Date of Entry
1983/02/07
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Macular Edema Preferred
Macular Edema, Cystoid Narrower
Irvine-Gass Syndrome Narrower
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