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Correlation of genetic and clinical findings in Spanish patients with X-linked juvenile retinoschisis.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Sept 2009
Riveiro-Alvarez Rosa, Trujillo-Tiebas Maria-Jose, Gimenez-Pardo Ascension, Garcia-Hoyos Maria, Lopez-Martinez Miguel-Angel, Aguirre-Lamban Jana, Garcia-Sandoval Blanca, Vazquez-Fernandez del Pozo Silvia, Cantalapiedra Diego, Avila-Fernandez Almudena, Baiget Montserrat, Ramos Carmen, Ayuso Carmen
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: X-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS) is one of the most common causes of juvenile macular degeneration in males, characterized by microcystic changes, splitting within the inner retinal layer (schisis), and the presence of vitreous veils. This study was conducted to describe and further correlate specific genetic variation in Spanish patients with XLRS with clinical characteristics and additional...
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