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Systematic screening of BEST1 and PRPH2 in juvenile and adult vitelliform macular dystrophies: a rationale for molecular analysis.
Ophthalmology - 1 Jun 2011
Meunier Isabelle, Sénéchal Audrey, Dhaenens Claire-Marie, Arndt Carl, Puech Bernard, Defoort-Dhellemmes Sabine, Manes Gaël, Chazalette Delphine, Mazoir Emilie, Bocquet Béatrice, Hamel Christian P
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PURPOSE: To evaluate a genetic approach of BEST1 and PRPH2 screening according to age of onset, family history, and Arden ratio in patients with juvenile vitelliform macular dystrophy (VMD2) or adult-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy (AVMD), which are characterized by autofluorescent deposits. DESIGN: Clinical, electrophysiologic, and molecular retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS: The database of a clinic...
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