Patterned Macular Dystrophy, also known as patterned dystrophy of retinal pigment epithelium, is related to macular dystrophy, patterned, 1 and macular dystrophy, patterned, 3. An important gene associated with Patterned Macular Dystrophy is MAPKAPK3 (MAPK Activated Protein Kinase 3). Affiliated tissues include retina and eye.