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ArticleThe British journal of ophthalmology2005

Genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity in pattern dystrophy.

P J Francis, D W Schultz, A M Gregory, M B Schain, R Barra, J Majewski, J Ott, T Acott, R G Weleber, M L Klein

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Article in The British journal of ophthalmology, 2005. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 30 papers.

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30 citing papers in PubMed, 94 citations in OpenAlex.

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  17. Subretinal fibrosis is associated with fundus pulverulentus in pseudoxanthoma elasticum.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2018
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

P J FrancisMacular Degeneration Center, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97239-4197, USA.
D W Schultz
A M Gregory
M B Schain
R Barra
J Majewski
J Ott
T Acott
R G Weleber
M L Klein
Oregon Health & Science University · US

Funding

YOUTH, Osteoporosis, and Understanding Total Health (YOUTH)M01RR000334 · NCRR · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI DORSA, DANIEL MICHAEL · 1985 to 2006
$30.6M
GENETICS OF AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATIONR01EY012203 · NEI · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · PI KLEIN, MICHAEL L · 1998 to 2007
$2.4M
NCRR NIH HHS 5 M01 RR000334NCRR NIH HHS M01 RR000334NEI NIH HHS EY012203NEI NIH HHS R01 EY012203
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe pattern dystrophies (PD) represent a clinically heterogeneous family of inherited macular diseases frequently caused by mutations in the peripherin/RDS gene. Most previous studies have detailed the clinical findings in single families, making it difficult to derive data from which progression and visual outcome can be generalised.

methodsFamilies were ascertained and clinically evaluated including angiography and electrophysiology where appropriate.

resultsIn each of the six families with autosomal dominant PD, a mutation in the peripherin/RDS gene was identified, including a novel Cys250Phe variant. These data suggest that the condition is characterised by the accumulation of yellow to grey subretinal flecks, followed by pigmentary change accompanied by patches of chorioretinal atrophy. Subsequently, 50% (16/32) of individuals with PD developed poor central vision because of chorioretinal geographic atrophy or subretinal neovascularisation. The risk of these complications appears to increase with age.

conclusionPD should not necessarily be considered a benign condition. Instead, patients should be counselled that there is a significant chance of losing central vision in their later years. Some elderly patients with probands showing PD may be misdiagnosed with age related macular degeneration owing to the phenotypic similarities between these conditions in the advanced state.

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Point MutationAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChoroidChoroidal NeovascularizationElectroretinographyFemaleHumansIntermediate Filament ProteinsMacula LuteaMacular DegenerationMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMiddle AgedNerve Tissue ProteinsIntermediate Filament ProteinsMembrane GlycoproteinsNerve Tissue ProteinsPeripherinsPRPH2 protein, humanPRPH protein, human

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PMID16113362
PMCPMC1772799
OpenAlexW2151232567

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