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CYSTOID MACULAR OEDEMA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cystoid macular edema
1, record 1, English, cystoid%20macular%20edema
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CME 2, record 1, English, CME
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cystoid macular oedema 3, record 1, English, cystoid%20macular%20oedema
correct, noun
- CMO 3, record 1, English, CMO
correct, noun
- CMO 3, record 1, English, CMO
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cystoid macular edema or CME, is a painless disorder which affects the central retina or macula. When this condition is present, multiple cyst-like (cystoid) areas of fluid appear in the macula and cause retinal swelling or edema. 4, record 1, English, - cystoid%20macular%20edema
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- œdème maculaire cystoïde
1, record 1, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20maculaire%20cysto%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OMC 2, record 1, French, OMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'œdème maculaire cystoïde est une forme particulière d'œdème maculaire. Des «kystes» ou collections de liquide se forment dans la macula (d'où le terme cystoïde = en forme de kyste). 3, record 1, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20maculaire%20cysto%C3%AFde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Eye Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Irvine-Gass syndrome
1, record 2, English, Irvine%2DGass%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IGS 2, record 2, English, IGS
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pseudophakic cystoid macular edema 2, record 2, English, pseudophakic%20cystoid%20macular%20edema
correct, noun
- PCME 2, record 2, English, PCME
correct, noun
- PCME 2, record 2, English, PCME
- pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema 3, record 2, English, pseudophakic%20cystoid%20macular%20oedema
correct, noun
- PCMO 3, record 2, English, PCMO
correct, noun
- PCMO 3, record 2, English, PCMO
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irvine–Gass syndrome (IGS), sometimes named pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME), is a cystoid macular edema that develops following uneventful cataract surgery. 2, record 2, English, - Irvine%2DGass%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Chirurgie de l'œil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'Irvine-Gass
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20d%27Irvine%2DGass
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SIG 1, record 2, French, SIG
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- œdème maculaire cystoïde du pseudophaque 1, record 2, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20maculaire%20cysto%C3%AFde%20du%20pseudophaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome d'Irvine-Gass (SIG) ou œdème maculaire cystoïde du pseudophaque fut initialement décrit par Irvine en 1953 comme un œdème maculaire survenant dans les suites d'une chirurgie de cataracte. 1, record 2, French, - syndrome%20d%27Irvine%2DGass
Record 2, Key term(s)
- syndrome d'Irvine Gass
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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