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Genetic linkage of snowflake vitreoretinal degeneration to chromosome 2q36.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Dec 2004
Jiao Xiaodong, Ritter Robert, Hejtmancik J Fielding, Edwards Albert O
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To identify the chromosomal location of the gene causing snowflake vitreoretinal degeneration (SVD), an autosomal dominant retinal degeneration characterized by small yellow-white dots in the retina, fibrillar anomaly of the vitreous humor, and retinal detachment. METHODS: Clinical data were collected on 31 family members by history and examination. Thirteen family members underwent prospective...
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