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Genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity in pattern dystrophy.
The British journal of ophthalmology - 1 Sept 2005
Francis P J, Schultz D W, Gregory A M, Schain M B, Barra R, Majewski J, Ott J, Acott T, Weleber R G, Klein M L
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BACKGROUND: The 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. METHODS: Families were ascertained and clinically evaluated...
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